Electro-Mechanical Equipment Troubleshooter -- Industrial Chemical Production

Electro-Mechanical Equipment Troubleshooter — Industrial Chemical Production

Location: Hammond, IN

Your mission

Keep a fast-paced chemical manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently. In this role, about 75–80% of your effort targets electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance. The remainder supports mechanical repairs and fine-tuning to prevent repeat issues.

Outcomes that matter

• Reduce unplanned downtime by quickly diagnosing faults.
• Elevate equipment reliability through disciplined PM and root cause corrective actions.
• Partner with production to restore throughput and sustain quality.

Core responsibilities

• Service 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC motors, starters, motor controls, overloads, relays, contactors, transformers, disconnects, and control panels.
• Diagnose and resolve VFD and motor control issues.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documents.
• Support PLC-controlled equipment by verifying I/O, sensors, and electrical components (no programming required).
• Install/repair sensors, switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, wiring, and electrical devices.
• Execute preventive maintenance to improve reliability and minimize unplanned stops.
• Document work orders accurately and contribute to root cause analysis with long-term fixes.
• Collaborate closely with fellow technicians and production teams.

Mechanical contributions

• Bearings, belts, chains, rollers
• Gearboxes and pumps
• Conveyors
• Basic hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Equipment adjustments and alignments

Technologies and assets you’ll support

• Conveyors, mixers, pumps
• Industrial motors and gearboxes
• Electrical control panels and safety circuits
• PLC-controlled production equipment
• VFDs, motor starters, relays, contactors
• Electrical distribution equipment
• Sensors and photo eyes

Work setting & PPE

This role is based in a chemical manufacturing facility with a rigorous safety culture. The site manufactures lead-based specialty products and uses engineering controls and required PPE to maintain a safe environment. Team members are expected to follow all plant safety procedures.

PPE provided and used:

• Safety glasses
• Steel-toe boots
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
• Respirator (required while working in designated production areas)

Schedule & location

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Overtime is available based on production needs.

Ideal experience

• Industrial electrical maintenance in manufacturing
• Comfort with 480V systems
• Motors and motor controls
• Hands-on with VFDs and electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Experience supporting PLC-controlled equipment
• Preventive maintenance and accurate documentation
• Mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial environment

If you thrive on complex electrical problem-solving, teamwork, and steady improvement, you’ll build a long-term career here with a company that prizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.