Electrical & Automation Maintenance Tech — Flexible Hours

LeoForce; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Newport, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team. This permanent role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience, strong knowledge of electrical controls, motors, and automation, and can read diagrams. Flexibility for nights or weekends is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting, motors and automation.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with strong problem-solving.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and mechanical systems to identify faults.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, motors, automation.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement upgrades.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe environment.
• Document maintenance work for records.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Motors

Automation

Electrical controls

Mechanical maintenance

Reading diagrams

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Related field degree

Electrical certification

Job description

LeoForce in Newport, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our engineering team. This permanent role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and mechanical systems to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience, strong knowledge of electrical controls, motors, and automation, and can read diagrams. Flexibility for nights or weekends is a plus.