Job#: 3027928

Job Description:

Salaried but OT included

Location: Eminence, KY

The Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technologist leads assigned engineering and maintenance initiatives with minimal supervision. This role serves as a subject matter expert in maintenance programs, automation, PLCs, and equipment reliability, while driving optimization of maintenance and facilities projects. The position requires strong independent decision‑making, hands‑on technical expertise, and advanced troubleshooting skills to support Manufacturing and Maintenance operations.

• Lead and maintain PLC programming for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated systems to ensure equipment reliability
• Perform advanced, systematic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical equipment; direct maintenance technicians and contractors as needed
• Lead installation, upgrades, and commissioning of industrial machinery and automation systems
• Provide hands‑on technical support to maintenance personnel during complex troubleshooting, planned outages, and equipment failures
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules; identify, order, and manage required parts while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Conduct routine inspections and Gemba walks; recommend repairs, upgrades, or replacement of obsolete equipment
• Install and upgrade system components to improve performance and optimize equipment reliability
• Promote effective use and accuracy of the CMMS, including work orders, PMs, spare parts, and critical spares
• Evaluate team skillsets and recommend internal or external training opportunities
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost‑reduction initiatives
• Mentor and train maintenance technicians

Provides technical leadership and supervision of maintenance technicians as required.

• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment across multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technology OR associate degree/trade school completion with at least 7 years of related experience
• Prior lead technician or supervisory experience preferred
• PLC and robotic programming experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and AutoCAD

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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