Mechatronic Technician Trainee

Job Title:                             Mechatronic Technician Trainee                           Date Approved:       3/31/2026

Job Code:                            ####                                                                     Approved By:  _______________________

                                                                                                                    Maintenance/Facilities Leader

                                                                                                                Reviewed By:              Manager, HR & Admin

Reports To:         Maintenance Supervisor                                              

AA Code:             Crafted (Dual Skilled)

Physical Group:                III                                            OT Status:                           NE         

Job Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for completing the IFA Mechatronic Training Program, the program consists of on-the-job training, coursework and internally delivered trainings. During this program you will learn to operate and repair complex production machinery and equipment. Typical duties include, but not limited to, learning to diagnosis, troubleshoot equipment failures, completion of preventative maintenance work orders, reading and understanding and predictive measures. This Program is divided into six parts and the total length of the program is dependent on experience. While working with various mentors you will follow a structured path to completion. Using quarterly reviews your progress in the program will be monitored by the training department to insure a cooperative learning environment. 

Essential Functions:

• Attend and successfully complete all required trainings at Trident Technical College
• Work with various employees to obtain requisite amount of on-the-job training
• Complete repairs on mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems/components
• Diagnose and correct problems with PLC & CNC (Siemens) controlled machinery
• Maintain and repair a variety of production processes that include welding, balancing and assembly machines.
• Work in coordination with representatives from various machine builders and colleagues from Germany
• Interpret and understand machine drawings and schematics
• Assist in development of PM plans
• Assist in management of spare parts inventories
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as required
• Follow strict safety procedures including “LOTO”
• Use various measurement equipment in connection with job duties
• Perform other duties as required and assigned
• All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA North America’s commitment to ISO 14001, IATF16949 and our commitment to a safe working environment

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D

Experience:

• Basic math skills including addition, subtractions, multiplication, and division
• Basic knowledge of spatial geometry and trigonometry
• Proven experience working in a team environment
• Familiar with local machinery codes and standards
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; Manage competing demands and change approach or method to best fit the situation
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Specific Skills:

• Good communication skills (oral & written)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of computerizes maintenance management systems (SAP and EMaint)

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints, fluid power and electrical schematics
• PLC programming languages experience
• Robotics (Epson and Fanuc) experience
• Cognex vision systems, Keyence sensors and lasers, Fanuc robotics and Promess measuring technology.
• Ability to read and speak German

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility 
• Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area  
• Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop 
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis 
• Must be able to sit at a work station  
• Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal  
• Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc. 
• Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically/international as required

AAP/EEO Statement

IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.