Mechatronics Maintenance Technician, Plant Operations

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician, Plant Operations — Downingtown, PA

Are you the person everyone calls when a PLC throws a fault or a motor starter won’t reset? Join a team that relies on your curiosity, craftsmanship, and commitment to safety to keep production humming.

Your mission

Safely maximize uptime by diagnosing, repairing, and improving electromechanical and control systems—while mentoring others and reinforcing safety-first habits.

What you’ll do

• Own safe equipment startup/shutdown using company procedures aligned with OSHA standards.
• Apply NEC knowledge and electrical theory to analyze issues and plan fixes.
• Pinpoint faults with meters and test gear across wiring, switches, motors, and related systems.
• Service electronic devices—inspect, test, and replace components, circuits, and printed circuit boards.
• Measure, cut, thread, pull, and install conduit; install conduits, transformers, pull boxes, and switches.
• Repair starters, motors, and varied electrical apparatus.
• Fabricate custom parts with hand and machine tools when off-the-shelf solutions don’t exist.
• Make running adjustments; execute repairs and full overhauls based on your assessment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical controls, MCCs, and PLCs.
• Design control circuits; install wiring and electrical equipment to spec.
• Identify material/equipment needs; read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production Supervisors/Managers to prioritize work.
• Coach peers and machine operators to elevate skills and safe practices.
• Maintain demonstrated proficiency and accurate documentation.
• Respond to plant emergencies and maintain certifications/training as required.
• Model leadership in all safety programs.

Where you’ll work

• Downingtown, PA
• Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

What you’ll bring

• 5 years of journey-level industrial maintenance experience (installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment).
• Ability to read and understand safety protocols and equipment manuals written in English.
• Blueprint/schematic literacy with a knack for finding and fixing root causes of failures.
• Knowledge of low- and high-voltage systems and core wiring principles.
• Precision alignment experience.
• Hands-on background with production/support tools and equipment: arc welders, oxy-acetylene torches, saws, drills, grinders, pumps, engines.
• Ability to satisfactorily meet testing/training requirements.

Strengths that set you apart

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• 120/208/240/480V systems
• Electrical troubleshooting

Tech you’ll touch

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Conveyor systems

Rewards

• Starting pay: $34.35/hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent Day Care FSAs
• Corporate discounts

Ready to be the go-to problem solver on shift? We’d love to hear from you.