Job Description

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.

We are currently looking for a Electro-Mechanical Technician to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.

& Objective

The Electro-Mechanical Technician will perform regular routine maintenance such as inspections and services on all facility machines and equipment. Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling when necessary. The Electro-mechanical Technician will apply preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of potential problems and fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.

Accountabilities

• Requires on-call duty rotating weekly basis
• Quality of work; strives for accuracy, thoroughness, and adjusts to changes in work assignments/ conditions
• Productivity; delivers a full day’s work and adheres to break/lunch periods, and meets deadlines
• Job knowledge; knowledgeable in all facets of job and willingness to learn new skills/ techniques
• Initiative; motivated to work with little supervision, suggests improvements, and demonstrates desire to get the job done
• Safety; adheres to safety policies and follows Company housekeeping practices
• · Attendance/ Dependability; works required hours with minimum of absences, arrives on time and remains until end of shift, and notifies supervisor promptly of tardiness, absence, need to leave early
• Communication; keeps supervisor apprised of problems/concerns and asks questions when necessary
• Cooperation; works harmoniously with supervision, employees, visitors and accepts constructive criticism

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action
• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
• Test equipment to check reliable, safe operations
• Verifies equipment operation after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime
• Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action
• Examines defects and analyzes spoilage causes and, where possible, takes corrective action
• Notifies maintenance department supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality/ safety problems or supplies needed
• Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned
• May do paint and other types of upgrade work
• May work on building, grounds, office maintenance, roof repair, plumbing, etc
• New office/plant equipment installation/ commissioning
• Completion of any other assigned duties
• Set up, adjust, and maintain assigned production equipment and machine tools
• Maintain the quality of the company’s production equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, and basic electrical equipment
• Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery and equipment
• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
• Set up and operate metalworking machinery and tools, such as lathe, drill press, and grinder to make and repair parts
• Wire control panels, motors, sensors, and power systems according to schematics and technical drawings. Diagnose and repair faults in electrical circuits, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Quickly identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues using testing tools and schematics

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
• Ability to adhere to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety policies
• Knowledge in electrical systems
• Organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to care, maintain, and safely operate equipment
• Problem solving skills

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.