Industrial Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Level I/II)

Location: Richmond, VA

Compensation: $22.38–$27.38 per hour, plus excellent benefits

Schedule: 40-hour week on 4x10s with early AM and early PM start options; flexibility required to cover weekends and holidays as needed

A day in this role

You arrive for an early shift, review the preventive maintenance plan, and begin with a safety walk. A conveyor is due for inspection, a boiler alarm needs investigating, and a production line has an intermittent electrical fault. You lock out/tag out, diagnose with a multimeter, swap a faulty component, and log the repair. By midday you’ve coordinated with Operations to optimize overall equipment effectiveness, mentored a junior tech on TIG basics, and documented PMs. Before clocking out, you update records, hand off to the next shift, and prep tooling for tomorrow’s assignments.

What you will do

• Safety compliance: Follow all safety protocols and regulations; identify hazards and implement corrective actions to keep the workplace safe.
• Preventive maintenance: Perform routine inspections and scheduled PMs to keep equipment running reliably.
• Troubleshooting and repairs: Diagnose and correct mechanical and electrical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Operational support: Partner with other departments to sustain and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and PM tasks.
• Team collaboration: Coordinate tasks, share know‑how, and provide technical support across the maintenance team.
• Training and mentoring: Guide junior technicians to build skills and transfer knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications preferred
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles
• Basic electrical troubleshooting capability
• Proficient with basic hand tools
• Team-first mindset and clear communication skills
• Comfort thriving in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Physical ability to perform job duties
• Ability to operate support equipment (Forklifts, Scissor Lifts)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Training
• 401K with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Birthdays
• Uniforms Provided
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Core proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Boiler Operation
• Tape Measure Reading
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Diesel & Heavy Equipment Systems
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Aerial & Utility Equipment Systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Panel Installation
• Low Voltage Cabling Installation
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

Tools and technologies you may use

• MIG Welder
• Diesel Engine
• TIG Welder
• HVAC Systems
• Stick Welder
• Corrugated Cutting Machine
• Multimeter
• Cable Tray
• Injection Molding Machine
• Cherry Picker (Order Picker)
• Manual Grinder
• Corrugated Press
• GTAW Welder
• SMAW Welder
• Aerial Devices
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder
• Extrusion Machine
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Conveyor Systems
• Corrugator Unit
• Box Folding Machine
• Band Saw
• Belt Sander

How to apply

Please submit an up-to-date resume. Explain any gaps in employment; resumes that are not updated or contain unexplained gaps will not be given priority.

Please note that the questions contained in this job posting are our sole intellectual property. We recognize and respect the amount of time you are about to invest by applying to this open position. Upon receipt of your responses, we will evaluate your submission. If selected for a personal interview, you will receive an email/text with scheduling instructions.

Equal Opportunity

HandCraft Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.