Maintenance Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma is required.
- The candidate must understand and follow spoken and written instructions.
- The candidate must stay organized and pay attention to details.
- The candidate must perform basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- The candidate must lift safely using proper techniques.
- The candidate must use hands and arms to handle tools and materials.
- The candidate must use measuring tools and hand and power tools.
- The candidate must operate lifting equipment such as overhead hoists.
- The candidate must lift or push over 75 pounds and pull up to 60 pounds.
- The candidate must stand and walk frequently and occasionally sit, bend, reach, or kneel.
- The candidate must have good vision, including depth perception and focus of 20/40 or better with or without corrective lenses.
- The candidate must follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
- The candidate must troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including gearboxes, pumps, belts, conveyors, and sensors.
- The candidate must weld using at least two methods: tungsten inert gas, metal inert gas, or stick welding.
- The candidate must understand basic programmable logic controller functions.
- The candidate must install equipment, including leveling equipment and plumbing air lines and conduit.
- The candidate must work independently on mechanical and electrical tasks.
- Understand and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions regarding the installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of all manufacturing equipment.
- Complete training to ensure the safe and proper operation of tools and equipment and the installation of manufacturing equipment.
- Repeatedly lift and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more with or without assistance from lifting devices or coworkers.
- Ensure that all equipment functions at optimum levels by performing short-term repairs and long-term improvements specified on work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Three years of consistent work history.
- One year of manufacturing experience.
- One year of maintenance experience from school or employment.
- Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with standard computer systems and applications.
About the company
ERMCO Distribution Transformers manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Its products include transformers used to step down high-voltage electricity for safe distribution, with oil insulation and cooling as part of a core-and-winding design that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. The company distinguishes itself by being one of the largest producers in the United States, offering a broad range of transformer components from a Tennessee base, which supports scale, reliability, and widespread availability for utilities and other customers. Its goal is to design, produce, and supply dependable distribution transformers and related components to ensure safe and efficient electrical power distribution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- U.S. transformer shortages persist in 2026, keeping ERMCO’s order books full.
- Waddell’s 566,121-square-foot plant targets three-phase transformers for data centers and semiconductors.
- Bristol’s 158,000-square-foot amorphous hub supports higher-efficiency grid modernization sales.
What critics are saying
- Integrating Spire’s 100-year brands through 2026 can distract managers and delay synergies.
- Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, and GE Vernova outspend ERMCO on utility contracts.
- Arizona’s 500-job ramp and Wisconsin operations strain hiring, training, and quality control.
What makes ERMCO Distribution Transformers unique
- ERMCO became Spire’s owner on December 15, 2024, broadening product lines fast.
- Bristol, Wisconsin began operations in April 2025, giving ERMCO Midwest manufacturing reach.
- Waddell, Arizona opens in 2027, making ERMCO’s first western plant.
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Tennessee manufacturer ERMCO expands to West Valley. A major manufacturing expansion is headed to the West Valley, adding momentum to Arizona's industrial growth and long-term housing demand. Key details: * Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative Inc. (ERMCO) is opening a 566,121-square-foot manufacturing facility in Waddell. * The site is located at 15784 W. Hatcher Road within Virgin Industrial Park. * The project is expected to create more than 500 jobs. * The facility will focus on three-phase distribution transformer manufacturing. * Operations are expected to begin in 2027, with foundational work starting in 2026. * The building was purchased for $90.5 million from IndiCap and Invesco. * This marks ERMCO's first manufacturing operation west of the Mississippi River. * Company leaders cited Arizona's business climate, labor market, and proximity to Western U.S. customers as key drivers. Why this matters to Arizona investors: * Large-scale industrial employment drives long-term rental demand, especially for workforce and mid-income housing. * West Valley submarkets continue to attract manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure investment. * Job growth supports rent stability and absorption, particularly for single-family rentals in emerging corridors.
ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin. ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin.Bristol, Wisconsin — According to state and local development sources, ERMCO plans to build out 158,000 square feet of new space in Bristol. The company plans to occupy the new space in Bristol, on or about January 1, 2025. According to the company website ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ERMCO is one of the largest producers of oil filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Ensure that families and businesses get the power they need, period
Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and
ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and IT services sectors, announced today a sale of Spire Power Solutions L.P. (“Spire”), one of North America’s leading manufacturers of power transformers, to Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (“ERMCO”), a leader in the manufacturing of liquid-filled distribution transformers for the utility, commercial and industrial markets. ERMCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (“AECI”).Headquartered in Athens, GA, Spire has been serving the electrical utility, commercial and industrial sectors for over 100 years. Spire manufactures a full range of liquid-filled and dry-type transformers through the Power Partners, Pioneer Transformers, Jefferson Electric and VF Transformer brands.Tim Mills, President and CEO of ERMCO, commented, “We are excited to welcome the Spire team into the ERMCO family