Electro Mechanical Technician - Swing Shift (12pm-8:30pm)

About the job Electro Mechanical Technician - Swing Shift (12pm-8:30pm) Simmons is hiring an Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our team for our swing shift. Simmons Knife & Saw is a leading manufacturer of high-quality band and reciprocating cutting blades since 1946. We proudly serve the foam, wood, pallet, leather, packaging, metal fabrication/machine shop, and food processing industries. The job will consist of 30% mechanical work and 70% electrical work (on average). This position reports into our Electro-Mechanical Supervisor and will work our swing shift with hours of 12:00pm-8:30pm, Monday through Friday. PURPOSE: To service, maintain, and upgrade existing production equipment and facilities. Build new machinery and ensure a safe workplace. RESPONSIBILITIES:Diagnose and repair industrial production line equipment with minimal supervision and downtime. This includes troubleshooting and servicing machine control circuits, PLCs, AC/DC motors, sensors, pneumatic components, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, grinders and punch presses.Complete work orders accurately and ensure all corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.Collaborate with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify issues and coordinate effective solutions. Propose and implement design improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards.Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and secure work environment. Actively contribute suggestions to improve workplace safety for all employees.Must be able to work independently and self-manage during evening hours, as this shift extends later into the day and requires working without direct maintenance supervision for part of the shift. REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:5+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.Strong mechanical knowledge and skills, including the use of common hand tools.Troubleshoot machine control circuits including switches, relays, fuses, indicators, and sensors.Interpret and work with electrical schematics (IEEE & IEC standards).Read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, servo motors and stepper motors.Proficient using electrical test instrumentation including multimeters and amp meters.Listen, understand and communicate effectively.Apply basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurement conversions.Support spare parts inventory management.Strong motivation to get things done, solve problems and learn and be able to do so independently when maintenance supervision isn't available.Effective use of measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gages, etc.Comfortable with daily work involving 30% mechanical and 70% electrical.Maintain clean and orderly workspace.