Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a strong background in industrial chemical processing equipment and controls. This role is based in an automated batch manufacturing plant environment and requires hands-on leadership in overseeing daily plant maintenance and capital projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical issues in the plant with a 24/7 support mentality to ensure continuous production operations.
• Coordinate activities of outside contractors and service companies, including site-specific safety training.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reliability maintenance programs.
• Manage critical spare part inventory and requisition necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Work closely with production teams to provide technical expertise and support for optimal efficiency and quality.
• Participate in technical meetings, new product introductions, and project-based meetings with the Research, Production, and Quality departments.
• Lead capital projects to support operational goals.
• Train employees on the proper use and care of equipment.
• Implement plant optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Enforce safety, quality, and environmental procedures in alignment with safety policies.

Required Skills:

• Strong electro-mechanical skills, including experience with 120-480V power systems, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• 7-10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in industrial facilities.
• Proven experience with implementing Preventative and Predictive Maintenance Programs for rotating equipment and process instrumentation.
• Excellent computer skills, including AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Project Management Software, ERP systems, and PowerPoint (a plus).
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, incident investigation, permit-to-work systems, and safety/environmental regulations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with teams, customers, suppliers, and management.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 support environment for plant and customer issues/emergencies.
• Welding experience (a plus).
• Forklift training and rigging experience (a plus).

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Capable of working at heights, sitting/walking for extended periods, squatting/kneeling, and climbing stairs/ladders.
• Able to work in varying environmental conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.).
• Able to grip, grasp, pinch, and reach overhead.

If you have the experience and skills to lead plant maintenance efforts and optimize operations, we encourage you to apply.