WBL - Automation Specialist

emplify GmbH; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司匹

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

WITRON in Belvidere, IL is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain and service automated systems, including conveyors and material handling equipment. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical expertise and a willingness to work evenings or nights.

With a history dating back to 1971, WITRON offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth, including a focus on team collaboration and safety in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical, mechanical or related technical training.
• 1+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing/automation environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and PLCs.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.
• Safety-focused with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Able to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Exposure to freezer environments (PPE provided).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, including conveyors, cranes, and material handling systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose equipment issues to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Support safe, efficient operations while keeping a clean, organized workspace.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and startup activities.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Technical training program

Tools

PLCs

Motors & drives

Job description

61008 Belvidere – 24.08.2026 – WIOSS Automation Solutions LP

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams – far more than just mechanics, electrical technicians, or mechatronic engineers – act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.

Our growing division now has close to 1000 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer close to 350 internal promotions to our employees in recent years.

Electromechanical Technician

$30.00–$38.00/hour

• Evening Shift: +$2.00/hr
• Night Shift: +$3.00/hr

Available Shifts

• Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
• Night Shift: 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM

We offer you:

• (3) Bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Full vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Leave of absence support program
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal insurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts on services/products
• Blue365 health & wellness discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, including conveyors, cranes, and material handling systems
• Perform preventive and corrective electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Diagnose equipment issues to minimize downtime and maximize system performance
• Support safe, efficient operations while maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Participate in equipment commissioning and startup activities

What We're Looking For:

• Electrical, Mechanical, or related technical training
• 1+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or automation environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, motors, drives, controls, and PLCs
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Safety-focused with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Work with advanced automation technology
• Comfortable with climbing heights and industrial equipment
• Willing to work evenings, nights, and weekends
• Freezer environment exposure (PPE provided)

Our benefits at Belvidere:

Your advantages at a glance. Discover the win-win

Your secure feeling is of great importance to us. Find out about our added values and special benefits.

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.