Electro Mechanical Technician

Role summary

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motors, pumps, conveyors, compressors, gearboxes, and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults; inspect for wear, damage, misalignment, vibration, or overheating.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in line with schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
• Install, align, connect, test, and commission machinery and equipment.
• Work with electrical panels, control circuits, sensors, relays, motor starters, and variable-frequency drives.
• Read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Replace or repair bearings, belts, seals, valves, motors, wiring, and other components.
• Record work completed, materials used, test results, and equipment condition in maintenance records.
• Support equipment upgrades, shutdowns, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Follow lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, PPE, and other site safety procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance with production, engineering, and other technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in electromechanical, electrical, or mechanical technology is preferred.
• Relevant trade qualification, license, or certification as required by local regulations.
• Experience maintaining industrial or commercial machinery and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical assemblies, and equipment controls.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with safe use of test instruments, hand tools, and power tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, motor controls, or variable-frequency drives is preferred.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems is preferred.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance-management system is preferred.
• Training in workplace safety, first aid, or lockout/tagout is preferred.

Core skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability; good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Attention to detail, commitment to safety, clear communication, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility to support shift work or emergency callouts if required.

Work conditions

• Work may take place in a plant, workshop, or field environment and may involve extended standing, lifting equipment, working at heights, or working in confined spaces.
• Tasks must stay within the technician’s training and authorization and follow site procedures and applicable regulations.