Simmons is hiring an Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our team for our second 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 2nd shift, 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.