Electro Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Electro mechanic – Packaging Manufacturing

Location: Edinburgh, Indiana (Onsite)

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00/hour (based on experience) + shift premium (rotating 12-hour shifts)

Job Description:

• I’m working with a leading packaging manufacturer to hire an Electro mechanic for their Edinburgh, Indiana facility.
• This is a hands on, high impact maintenance role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment reliability. The position blends electrical, mechanical, and controls work, supporting production uptime in a safety first, continuous improvement-driven manufacturing environment.

Must Haves:

• 2+ years of experience working with electromechanical equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs (Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred)
• Hands-on knowledge of AC/DC motors, high-voltage equipment, drives, and servo systems
• Technical training typically gained through an Associate degree or equivalent hands-on experience in electromechanical maintenance

The Position:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems across plant equipment including gas mixers, burners, DI water systems, air compressors, HVAC systems, ultrasonic cleaners, waxers, and plant lighting
• Diagnose faults across PLCs, sensors, actuators, motors, drives, and automated systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
• Program and modify PLC logic (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred) to support equipment performance improvements
• Maintain and repair AC/DC motors, drives, relays, contactors, and associated components
• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance activities
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrade of new equipment
• Maintain plant utility systems including compressed air, heating/cooling, and process equipment
• Use electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools to identify root causes of failures
• Document all maintenance activity accurately within CMMS systems
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and NEC guidelines
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and support continuous improvement initiatives

Shift Pattern:

• 1st Shift training: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (~3 months)
• Ongoing: Rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
• Must be flexible for both day and night shift coverage
• Overtime available depending on production demand

Why Join Them:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life, disability, and additional voluntary insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Strong safety culture and structured maintenance environment
• Opportunity to work on complex, multi-system manufacturing equipment in a stable, growing organization

If you have any questions or would like to speak with me regarding the role please message me or email ryanf@pivotal-recruitment.co.uk