Electro-Mechanical Technician

Organizational Context

Grober Nutrition, LLC (Denkavit USA) is a global family-owned company providing high-quality feed and supporting products for young animals. Our production sites, laboratories, and research centers work together to deliver innovation and operational excellence. At Denkavit USA in Auburn, the Electro-Mchanical Technician plays a key hands-on role in ensuring equipment reliability, safe operations, and optimal production continuity.

Position Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and improving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment within a manufacturing or industrial facility. This role supports production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and promoting a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical components including bearings, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, chains, belts, and power transmission systems.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and production equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation, sensors, and controls.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document work orders, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Maintain an organized work area and ensure proper inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or electro-mechanical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Proficiency in reading electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters and calibrators.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Experience with robotics, automated systems, and vision systems.
• Certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Electrical Technology.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse environments.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to safely work at heights and in confined spaces when necessary.

Key Competencies

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• PLC diagnostics
• Industrial automation
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Root cause analysis
• Safety awareness
• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Continuous improvement

Grober Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.