Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Add Flavor to Your Career and Life – Explore New Opportunities at Lee Kum Kee!

Ready to bring fresh ingredients to your career? At Lee Kum Kee, we’re committed to your growth, offering a place where creativity and innovation thrive. If you're eager to make an impact and advance your career, apply today and start adding flavor to your professional life!

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Two (2) Weeks Vacation
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
• …And More!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Electro-Mechanic will perform proactive general maintenance required to maintain facilities and operating systems/equipment. This will be accomplished daily by completing assigned work orders, performing preventive maintenance, addressing general troubleshooting and equipment repair, undertaking scheduled project work, and fulfilling other duties and tasks as directed by supervisors. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial automation, mechanical systems, and electrical troubleshooting, with a commitment to safety, quality, and minimizing downtime.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, and electrical control panels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues including wiring, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, relays, drives (VFDs), and circuit breakers.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Support equipment upgrades, new installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor machine performance and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to solve process-related issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, downtime, parts used, and completed repairs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and ensure compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime. Complete all scheduled work orders, general to detailed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to production and related equipment.
• Regularly complete general housekeeping functions and other housekeeping projects as assigned.
• Respond to operational calls and assist other technicians as needed.
• Complete regular project work and other assignments/tasks as assigned by management, including but not limited to pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, lighting, plumbing, painting, carpentry, fabrication, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete all work orders in CMMS or other Engineering Management Software, help maintain inventory of parts/supplies and complete all other administrative requirements, trainings, etc.
• Inspect building systems and equipment to ensure product quality and safety for staff.
• Escalate any outstanding issues to management in a timely manner.
• Perform all work in a safe manner and contribute to safety goals of plant by escalating any unsafe behaviors to management.
• Perform other tasks as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of working experience in maintenance and vocational training.
• High school diploma.
• An associate degree in an engineering discipline is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic system, welding, or metal fabrication techniques, consider a plus.
• Basic troubleshooting skills of manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read and comprehend equipment manuals and electrical diagrams for setting up control loops.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.