Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

Apply logic and reasoning with best practice electromechanical principles to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment failures as required to minimize manufacturing disruptions. Evaluate the condition of equipment components against manufacturer’s specifications and repair or replace as needed to ensure equipment operates at its intended design capabilities and rates. Utilize technical manuals and drawings to apply logical troubleshooting and repair of equipment/systems in the absence of familiarity and previous experiences with the equipment. Interact and communicate with others throughout the facility in a professional, cooperative, and supportive manner, utilizing effective teamwork concepts. Complete period preventative maintenance tasks as defined by CMMS and communicate/record abnormalities for follow-up. Record all work done and spare parts used in CMMS daily, generating, commenting, and closing work orders. Comply with all plant GMP, HACCP, and Safety regulations and guidelines, immediately reporting any abnormalities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment failures to minimize manufacturing disruptions.
• Evaluate equipment components against manufacturer’s specifications and repair or replace as required.
• Utilize technical manuals and drawings for troubleshooting and repair of unfamiliar equipment.
• Interact and communicate professionally with facility personnel using effective teamwork concepts.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks as defined by CMMS and communicate abnormalities.
• Record all work and spare parts usage in CMMS daily, generating, commenting, and closing work orders.
• Comply with all plant GMP, HACCP, and Safety regulations, reporting abnormalities promptly.
• Communicate status of active equipment issues to co-workers and supervisors for unresolved issues.
• Partner with outside service technicians and contractors for troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and modifications.
• Participate in new equipment installation and commissioning projects.
• Assist machine operators with complex tasks during machine/product changeovers for efficient equipment operation.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Electromechanical
• Repair
• Blueprint interpretation
• Hand tool usage
• PLC troubleshooting
• Wiring
• Preventive maintenance
• Schematic interpretation
• Installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial electromechanical maintenance technician role.
• Experience with machinery equipped with PLC controls, pneumatics, servos, VFDs, hydraulic, and mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to evaluate machine components against manufacturer specifications for repair or replacement.
• Skill in interpreting technical information from equipment documentation.
• Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Microsoft software products.
• Experience in machining, welding, fabrication, steam systems, and HVAC systems is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing facility. Employees are expected to comply with all plant GMP, HACCP, and Safety regulations and guidelines. The facility utilizes technologies and equipment related to electromechanical maintenance, including PLC controls, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while engaging in challenging and rewarding tasks. Benefit from the chance to contribute to a leading chocolate production facility and advance your skills in electromechanical maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 – $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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