Electromechanical Maintenance Technician (Industrial Plant)

Electromechanical Maintenance Technician (Industrial Plant)

Location: Reading, PA

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM after an initial training period

Pay Rate: $26.25 – $36.05 per hour

Role Snapshot

Step into a hands-on role where your mechanical know-how keeps a high-volume manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and improve industrial equipment and building systems while upholding rigorous safety practices.

A Day in the Life

• Tackle reactive and scheduled maintenance on production and facility assets to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose issues tied to bearings, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and related mechanical components—then execute effective repairs.
• Lay out and install mechanical devices and systems in accordance with applicable codes and plant standards.
• Fabricate simple brackets, guards, or frames by welding or bolting using prints and diagrams.
• Interpret schematics, drawings, and service manuals to plan and complete work.
• Support both preventive and corrective maintenance programs to reduce repeat failures.
• Keep the work area orderly and safe; strictly follow plant policies, including LOTO and Confined Space Entry.
• Pitch in with additional duties as business needs evolve.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a technical certification, or 3+ years with a high school diploma/equivalent.
• Hands-on capability in hydraulics, plumbing, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs.
• Strong mechanical diagnostic ability and analytical thinking.
• Comfort with measurement and test tools (tape measures, micrometers, voltage meters, etc.).
• Clear communication, sound organization, and confident decision-making.
• Team-first mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Physical ability to perform the work, including lifting up to 50lbs unassisted.

Preferred Proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Machines & Technologies

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay ranges from $26.25 to $36.05 per hour. A $1.00 per hour shift differential applies to this schedule. Final pay is determined by the role’s scope, your experience, education, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market/business considerations. If authorized to work outside the listed location, pay may be geographically adjusted.

• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sign On Bonus $1,000
• Uniforms, Boots, and Tools provided
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Agency Notice

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.