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 necessary to ensure equipment operates at its intended design capabilities and rates.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical manuals and drawings to apply logical troubleshooting and repair of unfamiliar equipment/systems.
• Interact and communicate professionally and cooperatively with others throughout the facility.
• Complete 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, including generating, commenting on, and closing work orders.
• Comply with all plant GMP, HACCP, and Safety regulations and guidelines.
• Report abnormalities immediately and seek help from co-workers or supervisors if unfamiliar with how to resolve a problem.
• Communicate the status of unresolved equipment issues to co-workers or supervisors for the incoming shift.
• Partner with outside service technicians and contractors to troubleshoot, make repairs, installations, and modifications.
• Participate in new equipment installation and commissioning projects.
• Assist machine operators with technically complex tasks related to machine/product changeovers to ensure timely startup and efficient operation.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• experience with electromechanical repair and maintenance.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Skilled in PLC troubleshooting and wiring.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and installation of machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial electromechanical maintenance technician role.
• Experience with PLC controls, pneumatics, servos, VFDs, hydraulic, and general mechanical power transmission components.
• Ability to interpret and extract technical information from equipment documentation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software products.
• Additional trade skills such as machining, welding, fabrication, steam systems, and HVAC systems are a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in the chocolate manufacturing industry, where you will have the opportunity to utilize and expand your technical skills. Benefit from a collaborative work environment that values professional development and teamwork.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a manufacturing facility. Employees are expected to comply with all safety and quality standards to maintain the facility’s high standards.

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 Pottsville,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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