Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing complex manufacturing production equipment to meet planned production, quality, and safety standards. This role supports a wide range of equipment and systems, including CNC machining centers, creep feed grinders, laser ablation equipment, and other advanced manufacturing processes. The technician will work with electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems, performing analytical and functional troubleshooting, executing preventive maintenance (PM), and driving equipment reliability improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Maintain, repair, modify, and rebuild a wide variety of complex manufacturing equipment, machine tools, and associated equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Support and repair equipment such as CNC machining centers, creep feed grinders, laser ablation systems, and other manufacturing machinery.

Technical Documentation and Interpretation

• Read, interpret, and follow complex blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and instruction manuals related to hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and electro-mechanical apparatus.
• Provide accurate documentation of work performed in both electronic and paper formats, including maintenance logs, work orders, and repair reports.

Safety and Compliance

• Perform all duties in compliance with safety regulations and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined space entry
  • Fall protection/fall arrest
  • Hot work permits
  • NFPA 70E electrical safety
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, following good housekeeping practices.
• Support adherence to environmental, health, and safety requirements in the facility.

PM/CM, and CMMS Usage

• Maintain, rebuild, and repair a wide variety of machinery using both standard and specialized tools and equipment (ladders, hand tools, power tools, lifting devices, etc.).
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) tasks to sustain equipment performance and reliability.
• Complete work orders and log all maintenance activities in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Testing and Troubleshooting Tools

• Utilize complex electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical test equipment, including:
  • Oscilloscopes and electronic test instruments
  • Volt-ohm meters (VOMs) and multimeters
  • Meggar
  • Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators
  • Ball bar systems, laser alignment tools, and electronic levels
• Apply analytical and functional troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes and restore equipment to optimal operation.

Continuous Improvement and Teamwork

• Actively participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives, including kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and team-based projects.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and process capability.

Desired Characteristics

Education & Technical Background

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or a trade school certificate in areas such as:
  • Mechatronics
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Industrial Maintenance Technology
  • Or related disciplines

Technical Skills

• Advanced understanding of CNC machining centers, including associated tooling and fixtures.
• Knowledge and understanding of logic and complex systems, such as:
  • PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
  • Robotics and automation systems
• Advanced understanding of automation concepts, including integration and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Knowledge of AC/DC servo loop systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Strong knowledge of mechanics and mechanical fit of components, assemblies, and subassemblies, including precision tolerances required to maintain or restore machines to OEM specifications.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex mechani