Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDo you thrive on diagnosing complex machines and getting them back online fast?

If you are energized by solving tough equipment problems and keeping production humming, this Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist role is for you. You will combine mechanical know-how, electrical troubleshooting, and hands-on welding and robotics exposure to safeguard uptime across the plant.

What you will tackle

• Respond to emergency breakdowns and conduct scheduled PMs to keep production and facility equipment reliable.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and work orders to identify faults; repair or replace parts, sensors, relays, switches, motors, and more.
• Test suspect equipment, consult with production, maintenance, and tool room teams, and zero in on root causes.
• Use ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and heavy shop tools to diagnose malfunctions; validate fixes by starting and testing equipment.
• Perform mechanical adjustments and alignments, including spindles and clutches; rewire motors and replace motor bearings.
• Inspect and measure components for wear or misalignment; install, test, and maintain control, pressure-sensing, and flow devices.
• Execute and refine preventive maintenance for welding equipment, including robotic cells.
• Contribute to structured problem solving and corrective actions (8D) to resolve recurring process or quality issues.
• Uphold company policies, 5S, and health and safety procedures; champion continuous improvement.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED plus a completed craft apprenticeship, or equivalent education and production maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of general machine maintenance, including 1+ year supporting stamping presses and related equipment.
• 2+ years of experience in manual and automated welding; solid MIG welding knowledge.
• Robotic welding and material handling knowledge preferred; programming exposure to Motoman or Fanuc is a plus.
• Fluency with manufacturing workflows, product design basics, safety, and quality principles.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting with the ability to read and apply electrical/controls schematics.
• Hydraulics experience.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn ERP systems such as Plex.
• Works quickly and independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Holds current hi-lo, crane, and manlift licenses.

Schedule and environment

• Flexible availability to support a 24-hour manufacturing operation; periodic on-call coverage may be needed.
• Role is primarily in a manufacturing setting with customary industrial noise and smells.

Tools and tech you will use

• Electrical test instruments: ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter.
• Heavy industrial shop tools for machining, fabrication, and repair.
• Microsoft Office and ERP (Plex).