Electro Mechanical Technician (Manufacturing)

Do you like to tinker with equipment and machinery and get your hands dirty?

Do you enjoy solving problems and like fixing or extending the life of things?

Do you think integrated systems, PLCs and controls are cool?

If so, Simmons Knife & Saw may have the opportunity you are looking for. Simmons is hiring an Industrial Electro Mechanical Technician to join our team. Simmons Knife & Saw is a leading manufacturer of high-quality band and reciprocating cutting blades since 1946. We proudly serve the foam, wood, pallet, leather, packaging, metal fabrication/machine shop, and food processing industries.

Initially, the job will consist of 30% mechanical work and 70% electrical work (on average). This position reports into our Maintenance Supervisor and hours are 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

PURPOSE: To service, maintain, and upgrade existing production equipment and facilities. Build new machinery and ensure a safe workplace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose and repair industrial production line equipment with minimal supervision and downtime. This includes troubleshooting and servicing machine control circuits, PLCs, AC/DC motors, sensors, pneumatic components, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, grinders and punch presses.
• Complete work orders accurately and ensure all corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.
• Collaborate with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify issues and coordinate effective solutions. Propose and implement design improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and secure work environment. Actively contribute suggestions to improve workplace safety for all employees.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and skills, including the use of common hand tools.
• Troubleshoot machine control circuits including switches, relays, fuses, indicators, and sensors.
• Interpret and work with electrical schematics (IEEE & IEC standards).
• Read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
• Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, servo motors and stepper motors.
• Proficient using electrical test instrumentation including multimeters and amp meters.
• Listen, understand and communicate effectively.
• Apply basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions.
• Support spare parts inventory management.
• Strong motivation to get things done, solve problems and learn.
• Effective use of measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gages, etc.
• Comfortable with daily work involving 30% mechanical and 70% electrical.
• Maintain clean and orderly workspace.