Maintenance Electromechanical Technician, 1st Shift

SCHOTT; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

SCHOTT is seeking a skilled technician for their Southbridge location. The role involves the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic machinery in manufacturing processes, requiring solid troubleshooting skills and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Applicants should have at least four years of experience in mechanical and electrical repairs, including PLC knowledge. The position offers an hourly pay range of $26.00-$42.00 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electromechanical training and PLC knowledge for troubleshooting.
• 4+ years experience in mechanical, electrical repair, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to electrical machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot wiring and electronic controls.
• Calibrate electronic controllers and maintain records.
• Provide project support on internal projects.

Skills

Electromechanical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Ability to read schematics

Mechanical and electrical repair

Effective communication skills

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Our Business Unit Lighting and Imaging offers smart solutions for light delivery and image transmission in demanding environments — from medical devices, industrial, and safety applications to aviation and automotive. With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT’s global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components.

Your Contribution

• Provide for corrective, preventative, predictive, safety and emergency repairs to electrical machinery and electronic equipment utilized in LNS's manufacturing processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility wiring, electronic controls, including servo/stepper motor controls, process equipment and general mechanical equipment.
• Completes accurate records via an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Troubleshoot machine and system failures on a timely basis in a production environment; provide appropriate corrective actions.
• Use schematics, blueprints & diagrams to find the sequence of operations to aid in effective troubleshooting of electronic hardware, vacuum systems, hydraulic systems, basic mechanical systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Calibrate electronic controllers and maintain accurate records.
• Provides project support on internal projects.
• Assist Engineering personnel in conducting process and project evaluation and problem solving, must work in a team environment.
• Assist in building and grounds maintenance when needed.
• Moves, assembles, installs, adjusts, repairs and services all standard production machinery and equipment.
• Works overtime as required and responds to emergency call‑ins.

Your Profile

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years’ electromechanical training and PLC knowledge for troubleshooting and repair for production equipment.
• Four (4) years’ experience in mechanical, electrical repair, and PLC troubleshooting and repair for production equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and diagrams.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Self‑motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Due to the nature of work performed at this facility, US Person status may be required.

Hourly Pay Range: $26.00-$42.00

Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Your Benefits

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Please feel free to contact us

At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.