Lead Mechatronics Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionLead Mechatronics Reliability Technician

You keep plants moving. If blending mechanical know‑how with electrical diagnostics is your thing, read on.

Why this role

• Work across upsetters, shears, blasters, cranes, conveyors, extrusion presses, PLCs, and robotics.
• Own preventive maintenance and step into complex troubleshooting the moment production needs you.
• Grow from Maintenance Technician to Master through structured testing and hands‑on challenges.

Your impact (day to day)

• Dismantle, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical/electrical controls and devices on critical plant equipment.
• Install and service motors, drives, starters, and I/O; trace shorts; measure/cut/bend wire and conduit; drill and pull wiring.
• Perform building maintenance; maintain plant electrical devices, compressed air, and natural gas systems.
• Execute PMs; follow safe work practices; keep precise logs and maintenance records.
• Assemble machines and secure them to foundations/structures by bolting, welding, riveting, or other methods.
• Install robots and select operational programs; assist with lifts, positioning, and fastening of motors, conduit, and wiring.
• Handle minor fixes (fuses, light sockets, bulbs, switches); disassemble defective equipment, replace parts, and reassemble.
• Conduct basic, non‑load‑bearing welding; use cutting torches safely; keep tools and parts organized; keep the area clean.

What you bring

• Experience: 4+ years in manufacturing as an Electrical Maintenance pro or Millwright/Industrial Mechanic.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; Associate’s in Industrial Maintenance or accredited Millwright program preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude: Safe, confident use of tools and equipment.
• Communication: Clear verbal/written updates; detailed condition reporting; independent and team‑based work with appropriate supervision.
• Math: Proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume; algebra and geometry.
• Digital fluency: Navigate self‑service tools, time clocks, and relevant systems.

Preferred strengths

• Structured troubleshooting: define issues, collect data, validate facts, and conclude; interpret complex technical instructions and variables.
• Elec‑Test and Multi‑Craft test completion (satisfactory); willing to rotate across shifts for full exposure.
• Use test instruments, schematics, and ladder logic to diagnose/repair; RSLogix/Allen‑Bradley PLC experience.
• ABB/Motoman/Fanuc robots preferred; assist with machine program changes.
• Install/troubleshoot motors, drives, starters, I/O; proficiency at 480V and 4160V; VFDs; panel building; schematics.
• Lockout/tagout and arc‑flash knowledge; apply NEC; bend conduit with minimal assistance.
• Competent with electrical test equipment; read and apply blueprints/electrical schematics.
• Welding principles and safe torch use; read gauges/dials; use levels and squares accurately.

Career path and testing

All Maintenance and Master candidates complete in‑field evaluations (e.g., hydraulic pump rebuilds, electrical troubleshooting on live equipment, welding). A Ramsey Maintenance Test score above the 80th national percentile enables promotion from Maintenance Technician to Master Maintenance Technician.

Role definitionsMaintenance Technician – Minimum

• Solid mechanical troubleshooting/repair in industrial settings; solid welding/fabrication.
• Basic grasp of industrial electricity.
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair capability.
• Working knowledge: basic arc welding, pipe fitting, schematics, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial maintenance, rigging.
• Industrial electrical skills; proficiency with 480V, 4160V, PLCs, VFDs, panel building, and schematics.
• Diagnose/repair PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Assist with equipment rebuilds; train other employees.

Master Maintenance Technician – Advanced

• Includes all Maintenance Technician requirements plus:
• Journeyman‑level Millwright/Industrial Mechanic work in industrial environments.
• Advanced electrical skills; expert‑level troubleshooting.
• Assist with program changes; proficient in equipment rebuilds; train peers.

Physical demands

• Standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching throughout shifts.
• Move materials using carts, dollies, cranes, and jacks; lift/move up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Climb ladders/stairs to 30+ ft; navigate narrow walkways, confined spaces, mezzanines.
• Work in variable temperatures; tolerate high noise and vibration.
• Adhere to PPE: hard hats, eye protection, ear plugs, and approved metatarsal/steel‑toe footwear.
• Comfortable in confined environments.

Where you’ll work

Expect proximity to heat, noise, debris, active conveyance systems, and significant floor/overhead traffic driving vibration and airborne particulates. Surfaces include paved and unpaved areas, active shipping lanes, and occasional standing water—situational awareness is vital.

Pay and perks

• Master Maintenance Technician: $40.80/hr
• Maintenance Technician: $35.70/hr
• Full‑time status
• Day‑1 Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, AD&D, Life (with company‑paid components)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO available immediately on hire
• Two weeks paid vacation after 1 year

Supervision

No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.