Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician

Torrey Holistics; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician to guide system reliability and complex troubleshooting while mentoring a growing maintenance team. You will oversee conveyors, sortation, ASRS, and packaging equipment, interrogate PLCs and servo networks, and own asset performance within the CMMS.

The role demands hands-on electrical and mechanical expertise, leadership, and the ability to plan and execute maintenance strategies across subsystems to maximize uptime.

Qualifications

• Advanced electrical controls and PLC troubleshooting expertise.
• Hands-on with industrial networking and servo systems.
• Mechanical and power transmission knowledge required.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on conveyors, ASRS, and packaging equipment.
• Interrogate PLC logic, VFD parameters, and networks to restore uptime.
• Lead RCAs and implement changes to eliminate failure modes.
• Build and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Document work orders, parts usage, and asset performance in the CMMS.
• Mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II and support capital projects.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming tools

VFDs

CNC

Job description

Why this role?Do you thrive on solving the tough automation problems others escalate? As our Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician, you’ll guide system reliability, own complex troubleshooting, and mentor a growing team while keeping our automated operations running at peak performance.When will you work?Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday, 5:30pm–4:00amWhat will you conquer?Diagnose intricate faults on conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and packaging equipment.Interrogate PLC logic, VFD parameters, servo motion, and networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet) to restore uptime quickly.Take ownership of key assets—address advanced timing, interlocks, and integration issues across subsystems.Lead RCAs and implement changes that permanently eliminate failure modes.Build and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs that drive reliability.Decipher complex electrical schematics and technical literature to inform efficient repairs.Partner with OEMs/third-party vendors for escalations, upgrades, and specialized service.Document work orders, parts usage, and asset performance in the CMMS to inform decisions.Contribute to equipment trials, upgrades, and capital projects—planning through commissioning.Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II, elevating team capability.What do you bring?Advanced electrical controls and PLC troubleshooting expertise.Hands-on know-how with industrial networking and servo systems.Mechanical and power transmission knowledge.Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and critical thinking.High School Diploma or equivalent; technical coursework preferred.3+ years of industrial maintenance in automated settings.Proven ability to lead complex troubleshooting and maintenance efforts.Experience using CMMS platforms.Can you meet the physical needs?Stand and walk for the duration of the shift.Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods as needed.Reach, pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.Safely operate warehouse tools and equipment (pallet jack, box cutter, carts) requiring coordinated movements.Strengths that set you apartMechanical troubleshooting skills120/208/240/480 VAC systems familiarityElectrical troubleshooting and high-voltage systemsIndustrial electrical experienceEquipment diagnostics & troubleshootingMechanical systems & component repairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Equipment repair & maintenanceAutomation, conveyors, electrical, and mechanical systemsCMMS systemsElectrical and mechanical troubleshootingIndustrial maintenance experiencePLC troubleshootingTechnologies in your toolboxCNC Automation SolutionsVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Conveyor SystemsServo Motors