Electro-Mechanical Technician

Electro-Mechanical TechnicianEmployed by: Durand-Wayland, Inc.101 Durand RoadLaGrange, Ga 30241Durand Wayland Inc., headquartered in LaGrange, GA, has served the fresh produce industry since 1934. An industry leader, we have supplied electronic equipment for sizing, sorting and packing fruits and vegetables around the world. We are a single-source supplier for packing houses offering a full line of produce grading equipment.DescriptionDurand-Wayland, Inc. is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Electro-Mechanical Technician to support our ever-expanding customer base in North America. This role requires a driven technician who aligns with our client's values, listens to their specific needs, and strives to exceed expectations. The goal is to keep customers happy and machines in motion.About the Role: This is an opportunity to join a growing team and represent a respected brand as a Electro-Mechanical Technician. You will play a key role in supporting, building, and maintaining accounts within the region. We seek someone knowledgeable in the agriculture industry who will integrate seamlessly with our technical team to provide the highest level of customer service and support to all our existing and future customers.About Durand-Wayland, Inc.: Durand-Wayland, Inc. has been innovating in the fruit and vegetable equipment industry for over nine decades. Starting with one of the first mechanical fruit sizers, we have expanded to provide a full turn-key packinghouse line, sprayers, parts, and unparalleled service to the entire industry. Headquartered in LaGrange, GA, with sales and service offices in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York, we seek someone who understands the industry and is motivated.Essential Functions:Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, switches, sensors, motors, etc.Maintain electrical equipment to meet NEC and local codes.Design, program, analyze and repair electrical drives and control units including configuring PLC motor controls and electrical protection.Continuously seek opportunities to improve equipment performance and operations.Assist customers in identifying and resolving problems.Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools, hand and power tools including a welder.Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.Demonstrate a basic knowledge of PLC's, VFD's, analog and digital industrial sensors.Physical demand includes standing, sitting, walking and lifting including working from ladders.Including but not limited to working in environments including a company office or warehouse and on customer sitesIncluding but not limited to working inside and outside in wet, dry, dusty, hot and cold conditionsProficient in testing electrical systems using testing tools such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.Perform duties in a work environment that may be hot, cold, dirty or fast paced.Ability to provide onsite and remote based support.Self-starter able to work alone managing and recording his or her time and expenses yet able to work as a team with other trades.Organization and maintenance of project documentation and drawing modificationsMust be able to travel.All other assigned duties.QualificationsFour years of journey level electrical experience or completion of an approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance and two years electrical experience or any equivalent combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Thorough knowledge of 3-phase and low voltage circuits and controlsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background, drug and work screen.Must be available to work 8-hour days, weekends, callouts and overtime.Must be able to travel domestically and possibly internationally.Must be able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.Equipping America's Best Growers.