Electromechanical Technician

Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer seeking a full-time Electromechanical Technician for our Allentown, PA plant. As an Electromechanical Technician, you will be responsible for electro-mechanical repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to all production and facility equipment.

Requirements

• Ensure the operational viability of the plant by evaluating and maintaining the proper functioning of all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Maintain proper documentation of electrical, instrumentation and automation systems and keep files up to date including process instrumentation diagrams, block diagrams, and drawings.
• Hands on experience with PLC/DCS and HMI architecture to aid in troubleshooting
• Perform ladder logic programming and troubleshooting for PLC's.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors and drives.
• Determine the existence of electrical hazards and problems. Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits for electrical apparatus for repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and the operation of automated and robotic systems.
• Adheres and actively participate in lock out/tag out practices and procedures. Keeps all documentation up to date of lock out/tag out and works with Safety Director to maintain safe practices.
• Assists Operations Manager, supervisors, and maintenance lead with the operation of the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Remains current on changes in policies, procedures, and product information, attending authorized training programs and seminars.
• Be available for monthly safety meetings, on-call and overtime work.
• Manage & distribute Maintenance PO numbers.
• Misc. Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth
• Dependent on prior experience, starting wage between $35.00/hour to $38.00/hour
• Regular and reliable attendance.