Electro-Mechanical Technician - KH Manufacturing - North America

What we offer

• Base rate starting at $32.55 per hour
• Benefits begin 30 days after hire
• Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), 5 different carrier choices + Prescription (Rx) card
• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave
• LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker)
• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support

Location

Garland, TX– We are the home of the Oscar Mayer Lunchables, Kraft BBQ sauce, and Heinz White Vinegar!

Electro-Mechanical Technician “EMT” At a Glance

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for all repair and maintenance electrical-mechanical-hydraulic equipment including but not limited to control panels (PLCs), lift systems, conveyor shaft-motor, bearing replacement and other moving mechanical parts. Additionally, this person is response for diagnosing mechanical problems and working directly with production associates and management to resolve production issues and ensure maximum production efficiencies.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Actively assist with planning/scheduling and storeroom staff for CMMS tracking: work orders- parts- purchase requisitions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them- checking blueprints- repair manuals- or parts catalogs- as necessary.
• Fabricate- disassemble and assemble production equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Investigates electrical and instrument equipment failures and develops action plans to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing- filling and packaging production equipment.
• Weld- perform sheet metal work and employ basic shop floor skills (lathe- drill press- grinder- and other metalworking tools).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in repair and maintenance of electrical- mechanical- and hydraulic equipment including technical knowledge in DCS/PLC control systems & applications, and/or high-voltage equipment.
• Ability to work in a meat-processing/raw foods environment.
• Ability to be flexible with working 2nd shift or 3rd shift hours
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment including lift up to 25lbs (bend/stoop/crawl/climb/balance/carry/push/pull) and be able to do so continuously throughout an 8-hour shift; frequent walking throughout the facility.
• Ability to work in extreme cold temperatures/wet-humid environment working conditions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Salary info:

$32.55 - $32.55 / hr