Electro-Mechanical Technician

Electrician / Mechanical Technician

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY CO Knoxville, TN

Up to $30.00 an hour based on experience

Sign on bonus of $500 based on background and work experience

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment breakdowns
• Use of analog, digital test equipment, and electrical tools
• Experience with networked I/O PLC networks and industrial networking.
• Servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of DC drives and Servo drives
• PLC troubleshooting, repair, and replacement
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA regulations
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Experience with the following helpful:

• Ability to perform minor power projects which include conduit and wiring installation
• Ability to understand complex electrical and pneumatic control diagrams
• Knowledge or ability to use machine shop equipment
• HVAC experience
• Familiarity with newspaper printing presses and mailroom processing equipment

On-the-job training where needed

Requirements:

• 3 years of Industrial electrical / maintenance
• Experience working with voltages of 600 volts or less and associated equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Motivated
• Microsoft office applications or similar
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to climbing and working from ladders and steps, working in some confined spaces, periodic moderate to heavy lifting as related to various jobs
• Work schedule is nights, weekends, and holidays
• The team will assist with training

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.'s Recruitment Department at View email address on click.appcast.io . Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.