Night-Shift Electro-Mechanical Tech – Industrial Automation

Surge; Forest Park (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to support a high-speed manufacturing environment. This hands-on role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves complex production equipment to keep operations safe and efficient.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills with PLC, VFD, motor, HMI, pneumatic, instrumentation, and industrial automation knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical education is a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing or industrial production equipment.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial controls.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems preferred.
• Knowledge of VFDs, motors, HMIs, servo drives, and automation equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V, 3-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment.
• Basic computer and maintenance documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely lift and manipulate equipment and components.
• Willingness to work nights and a Monday-Saturday schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control-system issues.
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and make timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC programming as needed.
• Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC systems and related controls.
• Work with VFDs, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and industrial automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase electrical systems, including 480V circuits.
• Work with motor starters, motor controls, power distribution, and electrical wiring.
• Install and repair electrical panels, motors, control equipment, power circuits, and lighting.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic control systems and process-control instrumentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Perform inspections and identify worn, damaged, or failing components.
• Replace and install mechanical and electrical components.
• Lubricate and service machinery and moving components.
• Perform calibration of microprocessor-based control equipment and instrumentation.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, meggers, amprobes, and other testing equipment.
• Document maintenance work, repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions.
• Maintain organized maintenance shops, electrical rooms, PLC rooms, tools, and parts inventories.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities with production and management.
• Work with outside equipment and service vendors when technical assistance is needed.
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities require.
• Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements.
• Assist with special maintenance and improvement projects.
• Support production operations when needed, including training or assisting machine operators.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, OSHA requirements, NFPA standards, GMP requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC experience

Industrial controls

VFDs servo drives HMIs

Pneumatic systems

Electrical schematics reading

Maintenance documentation

Problem solving

Independent work

Safety compliance

Night shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / technical education

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

Servo drives

Job description

Surge is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to support a high-speed manufacturing environment. This hands-on role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves complex production equipment to keep operations safe and efficient.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills with PLC, VFD, motor, HMI, pneumatic, instrumentation, and industrial automation knowledge.