Allen-Bradley, Assembly Equipment, Automation, Automation Systems, Continuous Improvement, Electricity, Electromechanical Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Motor Control Systems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Preventative Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Tracking, Schematics, Servomechanism, Status Reports, Systems Administration/Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Training/Teaching, Welding
Electro-Mechanical Systems Technician (Manufacturing)
Contract: Open ended | Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan
Pay:$29.00 per hour ($34.00 per hour Journeyman/Licensed)
Why this role
If keeping production lines humming is your thing, you’ll thrive here. You’ll combine mechanical know-how with electrical savvy to troubleshoot automation, repair equipment, and keep uptime high.
Shifts
- First Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm Monday-Friday, weekends and OT mandatory as scheduled
- Second Shift 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday-Friday, weekends and OT mandatory as scheduled
What you’ll do
- Restore and maintain manufacturing tools, machinery, and facility systems
- Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation issues
- Execute preventative and corrective maintenance to support uptime
- Service assembly automation systems and production tooling
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, motor controls, drives/VFDs, relays, contactors, and sensors
- Handle light fabrication and MIG welding as needed
- Apply Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) rigorously and promote safe work practices
- Assist with installs, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects
- Track work orders and PM tasks; report repair status clearly
What you bring
- Strong mechanical aptitude + proven electrical troubleshooting in a light industrial setting
- Experience with:
- Equipment and assembly automation repair
- Electrical and pneumatic systems repair
- Light fabrication and MIG welding
- Manufacturing production tool repair
- Electrical controls troubleshooting
- Motor controls and drives including VFDs and servo systems
- Understanding of LOTO and core industrial safety
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Nice to have
- Allen Bradley PLCs and Logix 5000 programming exposure
- Fanuc robot troubleshooting/teaching
- AGV maintenance
- OEM or Tier One manufacturing experience
- Fastening systems and torque-controlled screw guns
Additional info
A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.
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