Proactive Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

SMG Global Circuits; Chartiers Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG Global Circuits in Chartiers Township, PA is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment. This role emphasizes preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will read schematics, test circuits, service motors and drives, and support installation of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of industrial maintenance or electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial controls.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot AC and DC electrical circuits.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and automated production equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system problems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, relays, switches, and control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Test electrical circuits and components using multimeters and other diagnostic instruments.
• Repair or replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, valves, wiring, switches, and other components.
• Assist with installing, modifying, and commissioning new machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and variable-frequency drives when qualified.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, machining, plumbing, and facility repairs as needed.
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs, parts used, and equipment condition.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, spare parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend reliability or safety improvements.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all company, OSHA, and environmental safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Support production employees and provide emergency maintenance assistance when required.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical drives

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Industrial controls

PLC/SCADA (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs)

Hand tools & meters

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, mechatronics, or related field

Job description

SMG Global Circuits in Chartiers Township, PA is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment. This role emphasizes preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will read schematics, test circuits, service motors and drives, and support installation of new equipment.