Electro Mechanical Technician

Electro Mechanical Technician
Job Description
The Electro Mechanical Technician will support highly automated manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and commissioning PLC-controlled equipment, industrial control systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliable plant operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and contributing to capital projects within a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLC systems, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk, and RS Linx platforms.
• Support automated manufacturing equipment, process control systems, instrumentation, electrical systems, and HMI/SCADA applications to ensure reliable and efficient production.
• Install, commission, calibrate, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, transmitters, flow meters, control valves, and other control system components.
• Support equipment startups, process improvements, system upgrades, and capital projects across the manufacturing facility.
• Perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting on production equipment and industrial control systems to resolve complex issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and improve industrial automation and manufacturing automation systems to optimize production performance and reliability.
• Apply electrical and controls troubleshooting techniques to diagnose issues with power distribution, industrial electrical systems, and controls maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support continuous improvement efforts and implement automation-related enhancements.
• Utilize HMI and SCADA systems to monitor, adjust, and optimize process controls and production equipment.
• Contribute technical expertise to commissioning activities and equipment installations associated with new projects and upgrades.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 years of industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience, including ladder logic and related programming methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Proven ability to support automated production equipment and process control systems in a production environment.
• Solid knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls, including sensors, transmitters, flow meters, and control valves.
• Proficiency with HMI and SCADA applications used in industrial automation and process controls.
• Demonstrated ability to perform controls troubleshooting and controls maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working with variable frequency drives (VFDs) in an industrial setting.
• Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing automation, and industrial maintenance.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting on control systems and production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA and HMI systems, including Wonderware platforms.
• Experience with commissioning activities, capital projects, and equipment installation in an industrial facility.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and production settings.
• Comfort working with highly automated manufacturing systems and advanced process controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in tackling complex controls and automation challenges.

Work Environment
This role is based in a highly automated manufacturing facility that utilizes PLCs, SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, instrumentation, VFDs, and advanced process controls to support production operations. There are two Electro Mechanical Technician openings: one on a day shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and one on a swing shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Overtime is expected during peak production periods to support critical plant operations and project work. The environment emphasizes employee-friendly, forward-thinking practices, a strong culture, and internal programs that support professional growth, exposure to capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.
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