What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-MechanicalTechnician position at PRESS GLASS?
Location: Ridgeway (VA)
Type of position: full-time
Schedule: 1st shift, Monday to Friday:
Electro-Mechanical Technician
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY:
The Electro-Mechanical Technician works with and supports production team to keep company wide equipment running. This individual ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and repairing or installing factory equipment and machinery.
Core Responsibilities:
Mechanical Tasks
• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes)
• Replacing or fabricating mechanical parts using hand and power tools
• Performing preventative maintenance on mechanical systems
• Diagnosing mechanical failures and determining corrective actions
• Aligning and adjusting mechanical assemblies and components
Electrical Tasks
• Installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring, panels, motors, and control systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Testing electrical systems for continuity, voltage, and resistance
• Working with variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, sensors, and relays
• Ensuring all work complies with electrical codes and safety standards
General Maintenance Duties
• Performing regular inspections and documenting maintenance work
• Coordinating with other departments (e.g., production, engineering) to minimize downtime
• Responding quickly to urgent repair requests during production
• Keeping maintenance logs and reporting equipment malfunctions
• Maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools
Safety and Compliance
• Following company and OSHA safety procedures
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during equipment servicing
• Participating in safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required;
- Preferred: 2-yr Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in one of the following fields: Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Technology, or Industrial Systems Technology.
- Good electrical, electronic and mechanical skills and capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools.
- Reading electric schematics.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs
- Good analytical and problem‐solving skills.
- Familiar with CMMS
- Welding or Fabrication Ability.
Join our team and move up within company!
- Group insurance after 1 month from starting day.
- Life insurance covered by PRESS GLASS
- 401K Retirement Plan
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off - up to 80 hours within first year, after one year additional 40 hours.
- Great atmosphere - we believe in teamwork and help each other.
- Advanced technology - you will be trained on the new systems.
WE OFFER:
Equal Opportunity Employer
PRESS GLASS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
AUTHORIZATION DISCLAIMER
- I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for dismissal.
- I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and the references and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release the company from all liability for any damage that may result from utilization of such information.
- I also understand and agree that no representative of the company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized company representative.
- This waiver does not permit the release or use of disability-related or medical information in a manner prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant federal and state laws.
- I understand that a consumer credit report or criminal records check may be necessary prior to my employment. If such reports are required, I understand that, in compliance with federal law, the company will provide me with a written notice regarding the use of these reports and will also obtain a separate written authorization from me to consent to these reports. I also understand that a poor credit history or conviction will not automatically result in disqualification from employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
