Mechatronics Maintenance & Automation Tech

Hood Container Corporation; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Jamestown, NC seeks a Mechatronics Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues with meters and scopes, and safely repairing drives, sensors, and control panels while documenting activities in CMMS. Collaboration with production teams is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Maintenance.
• 2–5 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Certifications in Mechatronics or Industrial Electrician are a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and calibrate electro-mechanical components.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams.
• Diagnose equipment failures using meters, oscilloscopes, and software.
• Repair or replace motors, drives, and control panels.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Ensure safety with lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical components

PLCs & sensors

Schematic reading

Hand & power tools

Troubleshooting

Automation equipment

CMMS entry

Education

Associate degree preferred

Mechatronics/Industrial Electrician cert preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Diagnostic software

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Jamestown, NC seeks a Mechatronics Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues with meters and scopes, and safely repairing drives, sensors, and control panels while documenting activities in CMMS. Collaboration with production teams is essential for continuous improvement.