Electromechanical Technician - Night Shift

Location: Verona, VA – Onsite
Position Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Hourly / Salary: $30HR - $40HR, plus $2/hour night shift differential and a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Job Description

The Electromechanical Technician maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, and control systems on manufacturing and automation equipment. This hands-on role supports equipment reliability through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. This is a night shift position with flexibility required for weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing and automation equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues using diagnostic tools.
• Disassemble equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical problems.
• Inspect components for wear, misalignment, and performance issues.
• Repair or replace defective parts and address the root causes of equipment failures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and findings.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and required safety procedures, including PPE, confined space safety, chemical handling, and fall protection.
• Work across departments to support plant operations.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with low- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with rotary fillers, filling systems, packaging equipment, conveyors, case packers, and palletizers.
• Experience troubleshooting processing systems, including pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair PLCs, servo systems, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to diagnose issues across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments.
• Comfortable using computers and maintenance systems.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred.
• CMMS experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

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