Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Position Summary: Our Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician will repair, maintain, and facilitate installation of industrial machines (Braiders, Cabling, and Extrusion) used in production operations and assist in training any junior Maintenance Technicians. This is an advanced role requiring expertise in troubleshooting, electrical systems, PLCs, and mechanical machinery. Candidates will be tested on their electrical knowledge and troubleshooting abilities as part of the hiring process.

1st shift: 8am – 4:30pm

Pay Range: $25 - 43/hr

 Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Diagnose and solve issues related to PLCs, sensors, motors, VFD’s, and mechanical systems.
• Ensures proper operation of all equipment and machines, such as power generators, cablers, braiders, extruders, air compressors, pneumatics, and PLCs.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and machine tools for fabrication of parts and machine additions.
• Works with 480V and lower voltage electrical systems
• Assists with installation of new or refurbished machinery and machinery upgrades
• Conducts safety inspections of facilities and machines.
• Collaborate with production team to identify root causes of equipment down time and long term solutions
• Create material lists and submit purchase requests for MRO supplies.
• Train junior level maintenance technicians and inspect the quality of performed maintenance work.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 Required Education/ Abilities:

• Vocational school or Associate’s degree required
• At least 5 years of experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance is required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics is required
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and basic computer skills are required.
• Thorough understanding of safety practices, guidelines, rules, and laws is required.
• Ability to use/ operate hand tools, power tools, and machine tools is required. Welding, fabrication, lathe and milling machining and additional skills are a plus.
• Knowledge with PLCs and VFDs is a plus.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods standing, stretching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to properly inspect and modify large and detailed portions of machinery.
• Manual dexterity to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and relocate machines. 

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of ($25-$43 per hour), plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role.  This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and geographical location. 

 Belden also offers benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

 These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.

 This company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability, or protected veteran status.