Mechatronics Technician: Keep Production Running

Hood Container Corporation; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Jamestown, NC is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment. You will support reliability and safety while minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults with meters and scopes, reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, calibrating components, and documenting activities in CMMS. Prior mechatronics or industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Mechatronics or related field.
• 2–5 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with hydraulics/pneumatics is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment, including motors and PLC-controlled systems.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and calibrate electro-mechanical components and control systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Diagnose equipment failures using meters, diagnostic software, and scopes.
• Repair or replace motors, drives, relays, control panels, and gearboxes.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical components

PLCs

Schematic interpretation

Diagnostics

CMMS documentation

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics or Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic software

Power tools

Job description

Hood Container Corporation in Jamestown, NC is seeking a Mechatronics Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment. You will support reliability and safety while minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults with meters and scopes, reading schematics, performing preventive maintenance, calibrating components, and documenting activities in CMMS. Prior mechatronics or industrial maintenance experience preferred.