Mechanical Technician PA

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to troubleshoot, test and repair electronic production equipment, and maintain electromechanical drives and sensors across the factory.

You will work with maintenance and engineers to install and evaluate electromechanical systems, read blueprints, program PLCs/HMI, and contribute to continuous improvement under safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• General High School coursework.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC manufacturing equipment, PLCs, motor controls and mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of programming PLC’s, HMI’s as well as PC based systems, a plus.
• Experience working with three phase power as well as a variety of different control voltages, Required

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and repair electronic production equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs as required to maintain all processes in the factory.
• Develop a thorough understanding of all electromechanical control systems in the factory.
• Notify appropriate management personnel and assist in the solution of the problems.
• Contribute ideas for improvements in all areas using the appropriate means of communication.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in performance of all job functions.
• Familiar with PLC’s and able to log onto PLC controlled system (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• De-bugging, running off, and installation of new and rebuilt equipment.
• Assist in the termination and hook-up of equipment as required.

Skills

Reading blueprints

PLC troubleshooting

PLC & HMI programming

Three-phase power experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Multimeter

Pipe Fitting Machine

Laptop

Job description

ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNICIAN Position

Electromechanical Technicians maintain and repair electromechanical drives, sensors and automated machinery while working with maintenance and engineers to install and evaluate electromechanical systems to support the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and repair electronic production equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs as required to maintain all processes in the factory.
• Develop a thorough understanding of all electromechanical control systems in the factory.
• Notify appropriate management personnel and assist in the solution of the problems.
• Contribute ideas for improvements in all areas using the appropriate means of communication.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workplace.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in performance of all job functions.
• Familiar with PLC’s and able to log onto PLC controlled system (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• De-bugging, running off, and installation of new and rebuilt equipment.
• Assist in the termination and hook-up of equipment as required.

Job Qualifications

• General High School coursework.

Experience

• Troubleshooting and repairing CNC manufacturing equipment, PLCs, motor controls and mechanical assemblies

Licenses or Certifications

• None required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• ability to read blueprints, schematics and diagrams
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing CNC manufacturing equipment, PLCs, motor controls and mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of programming PLC’s, HMI’s as well as PC based systems, a plus
• Experience working with three phase power as well as a variety of different control voltages, Required
• Ability to use all shop tools
• Ability to use all testing and measuring equipment and tools required to maintain or repair electromechanical control systems

Physical Effort and Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Communication

Must be able to effectively communicate with coworkers in order to perform the requirements of the position.

Sitting

Will remain in a seated position.

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling

Use hands, wrists and arms for grasping, manipulating, lifting, stacking, using hand-held tools, using hand-held devices and/or machine set up.

Standing/Walking

Must be able to remain on one’s feet in an upright position and move about on foot.

Feet

Use of foot or feet to operate machine and/or material moving equipment.

Climbing/Stooping/Bending/Kneeling/Reaching

Will bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.

Lifting

Must be able to lift and carry objects 0-25 lbs.

Lifting

Must be able to lift and carry objects 26-50 lbs.

Lifting

Must be able to lift, carry and manipulate objects 51-100 lbs.

Lifting

Must be able to lift, carry and manipulate objects 101+ lbs.

Pulling/Pushing

Will transport loads up to XX lbs., at times with the use of rollers, hand jacks or other equipment.

Work Environment

General manufacturing conditions where there are continuously moving mechanical parts and material moving equipment with continuous loud noise.

Tools And Equipment

• Basic Hand Tools
• Hand Held Drill/Saw
• Tool Room Mill/Lathe
• Pipe Fitting Machine
• Multi-Meter
• Hole-Saw
• Wire Stripper
• Circuit Breaker Finder
• Laptop
• Other Tools as Needed

Protective Equipment

• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• Sleeves
• Hearing Protection