Mechanical Technician PA

Freemotion from iFIT; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Freemotion from iFIT in Leesport, PA is seeking an electromechanical technician to troubleshoot and repair electronic production equipment, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, and develop a deep understanding of factory electromechanical control systems to support the manufacturing process.

You will read blueprints and diagrams, work with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi), adjust motor controls, and use testing tools while minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing CNC manufacturing equipment, PLCs, motor controls and mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of programming PLCs, HMIs as well as PC-based systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test and repair electronic production equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs 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 PLCs 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

Blueprint reading

PLC troubleshooting

CNC equipment

Motor controls

HMI systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

HMI software

Job description

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

Education:

• 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.

0%-24%

25%-49%

50%-74%

75%-

100%

Seeing:

Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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Communication:

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

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Sitting:

Will remain in a seated position.

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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.

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Standing/Walking:

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

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Feet:

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

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Climbing/Stooping/Bending/Kneeling/Reaching:

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

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Lifting:

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

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Lifting:

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

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Lifting:

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

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Lifting:

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

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Pulling/Pushing:

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

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Work Environment:

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