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.