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Electromechanic

Aerotek
New York City, United Statesfull_timePosted 15 Oct 2026
💰 $47,261/yr

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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Electromechanic Job Description This role focuses on performing preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide range of bakery production equipment within a large industrial facility. You will troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, fabricate and modify components when needed, and ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. The position requires working independently, responding quickly to urgent production issues, and collaborating closely with production and leadership teams to minimize downtime across multiple shifts and facilities. Responsibilities Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on bakery production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production machinery, including conveyors and related systems. Diagnose equipment failures using electrical, mechanical, and PLC knowledge, as well as blueprints and schematics. Fabricate parts, brackets, guards, and other machine components as needed to support equipment uptime. Modify and improve machine components to enhance performance, reliability, and safety. Conduct routine inspections and checks to identify potential issues and minimize unplanned downtime. Maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency across multiple production lines and shifts. Support production teams during equipment breakdowns by responding quickly and effectively to urgent issues. Work as a versatile maintenance resource, handling tasks across multiple maintenance disciplines as a "jack of all trades." Prioritize and organize maintenance activities in a high-volume production environment with changing demands. Adapt work schedule and tasks based on production needs and equipment priorities. Maintain organized maintenance records, work orders, and documentation for all repairs and inspections. Collaborate with production and management teams to plan maintenance activities and minimize disruption to operations. Support maintenance operations across multiple facilities as needed. Ensure all work complies with food manufacturing safety, quality, and handling requirements. Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures and identifying potential hazards. Essential Skills Minimum 10 years of electromechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience maintaining and repairing production machinery. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing electrical issues on production equipment. Proficiency in preventative maintenance practices and programs. Fabrication experience, including creating or modifying parts, brackets, guards, and machine components. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics. Experience with PLC-based equipment troubleshooting. Experience with conveyor maintenance and repair. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work orders. Flexible and reliable schedule availability to support production demands. Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with production and leadership teams. Ability to work safely around food production equipment and adhere to food safety requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in manufacturing, food production, bakery, or industrial processing environments preferred. Background in food or pharmaceutical environments is heavily preferred. Experience with pneumatics in an industrial setting. Maintenance technician experience in high-volume production environments. Welding experience for equipment repair and fabrication. Demonstrated leadership capabilities within maintenance or production support teams. Proven ability to remain organized and detail-oriented in a busy, multi-shift operation. Comfort working as a versatile, "jack of all trades" across mechanical, electrical, and fabrication disciplines. Why Work Here? You will join a stable, growing food manufacturing organization that operates multiple production facilities and offers a long-term, secure work environment. The role provides the opportunity to work on a wide variety of bakery production equipment, offering daily technical challenges and the ability to use both mechanical and electrical skillsets. You will enjoy a hands-on position with significant autonomy and ownership over maintenance activities, as well as a first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. You will play a critical role in keeping a high-volume bakery manufacturing facility running smoothly, contributing directly to the success of a large-scale food production operation in a culture that values reliability,

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