Overview
Location: Richmond, VA | Schedule: 40 hours per week on four 10-hour shifts (early AM and early PM start options) | Pay: $22.38–$27.38 per hour with excellent benefits
Picture your day: you arrive for an early start, review your preventive maintenance queue, walk the floor to spot issues before they become downtime, and jump into hands-on electromechanical troubleshooting when equipment demands it. You collaborate with production to keep overall equipment effectiveness high, document your work thoroughly, and share know-how with teammates. If you enjoy turning complex problems into smooth-running systems, this role is for you.
What you’ll do
- Champion safety—follow all protocols, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions.
- Execute preventive maintenance through routine inspections and scheduled tasks to extend asset life.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues quickly to reduce downtime.
- Partner with operations to sustain overall equipment effectiveness and throughput.
- Keep precise records of inspections, PMs, and corrective work.
- Collaborate with fellow technicians; coach junior team members to build bench strength.
- Contribute across the department with other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications are a plus.
- At least 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment (or equivalent).
- Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills and proficiency with hand tools.
- A team-first mindset and clear, professional communication.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
- Ability to perform the physical aspects of the job safely.
- Capability to operate support equipment (e.g., forklifts, scissor lifts).
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Technical proficiencies we value
- 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
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
How to apply
Please submit an up-to-date resume. Be sure to explain any gaps in employment; applications with outdated resumes or unexplained gaps may not receive priority.
The application questions in this posting are proprietary to our organization. We appreciate the time you invest in applying; after review, we’ll contact selected candidates with interview scheduling instructions via email or text.
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.