Electromechanical Technician

Hourly Rate: $36.19 - $41.85 per hour

SUMMARY
Performs facility Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) work on all manufacturing equipment. Duties include
installation, programming, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC's. Proactively maintains all plant electrical
systems, all equipment electronics, motors, drives and other power transmission systems. This position also has
the responsibility to perform any and all mechanical and electrical tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
2. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
3. Possess the skill and ability to the top Maintenance position in the plant and perform all mechanical and
electrical duties required.
4. Write advanced A/B PLC logic program.
5. Troubleshoot and repair PLC circuits.
6. Design and assemble control circuits and cabinets with user interface.
7. Analyze current machinery for PLC automation implementation.
8. Troubleshoot/program/specify motor drives.
9. Maintain/service plant switchgear.
10. Maintains a running log on barrel and screw inventory, changes, history and throughput.
11. Perform all manufacturing plant electrical and electronic diagnostics repair and installation, consistent
with plant electricians.
12. Ability to determine when scope of job is beyond existing skill set or requires additional support.
13. Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent training (i.e. Fundamentals of PLC's, Programming Controllers,
Troubleshooting and Repair of PLC's) with three (3) plus years of practical electronics experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle,
or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk
of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne
particles, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The
noise level in the work environment is usually loud.