Electromechanical Tech 1

This is a unionized position at $33.99. The primary shift for this position is 2nd/3rd shift, however it is subject to change. Overview: The Electro-Mechanical Technician I is a developing maintenance technician responsible for performing preventive maintenance, inspections, routine repairs, equipment adjustments, and basic troubleshooting on production, packaging, and facility equipment. The EMT 1 works independently on routine assignments within demonstrated qualifications and works under the direction of an EMT 2, EMT 3, Maintenance Supervisor, or Manager on complex electrical, controls, instrumentation, utility, and major breakdown work.     The role supports safe, reliable operation of the facility by identifying defects early, completing quality work, documenting findings in the CMMS, communicating equipment status, and partnering professionally with Operations, Quality, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams. What You'll Do: Perform assigned preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and corrective work in accordance with approved procedures, schedules, and equipment manuals.  Troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical issues involving conveyors, bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, gearboxes, pumps, valves, seals, pneumatic cylinders, and basic hydraulic components.  Inspect equipment for abnormal noise, vibration, heat, wear, looseness, leakage, misalignment, guarding concerns, or other developing failure conditions; promptly document and escalate findings.  Perform basic electrical checks and component replacement only when trained, qualified, and authorized. Work may include fuses, relays, contactors, switches, sensors, solenoids, motors, and circuits from 24VDC through 480VAC in accordance with electrical-safety requirements.  Use meters and other approved test equipment safely to verify voltage, continuity, current, or component condition within demonstrated qualifications. Follow all energized-work restrictions and escalation requirements.  Read and use equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, parts diagrams, basic electrical schematics, and basic pneumatic diagrams to complete assigned work.  Perform basic fabrication, cutting, grinding, drilling, and welding for repairs or installations when trained and authorized; maintain sanitary design and food-zone requirements.  Assist higher-level technicians with PLC-controlled equipment, variable-frequency drives, instrumentation, robotics, automation, utilities, major breakdowns, installations, and improvement projects. EM 1 employees do not independently modify PLC programs or safety circuits.  Support production start-ups, changeovers, shutdowns, centerlining, and equipment adjustments while protecting product safety, employee safety, quality, and equipment condition.  Respond to assigned breakdowns with urgency, establish clear communication with Operations, and escalate when the repair exceeds the employee's qualification, authorization, or available resources.  Create and…