Electro-Mechanical Technician

Axiom Staffing Group; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician for a premier manufacturing client in Winchester, VA.

The role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance of high-speed production equipment, troubleshooting, preventative care, and PLC/drive controls up to 480 VAC; requires 2–4 years industrial maintenance, strong safety compliance, and own tools.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Own basic set of tools.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical maintenance on printing, drying, chill systems, and finishing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and auxiliary systems (conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, blowers).
• Work with AC/DC motors, drives and control systems up to 480 VAC.
• Use electrical and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (servos, drives, relays).
• Maintain documentation for calibrations, repairs, and tolerances.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance education

Job description

Electro/Mechanical Technician Pay Rate: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour Location: Winchester, VA Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM); rotates days to nights and nights to days every 4 months. Overtime and on-call responsibilities as needed. Axiom Staffing Group is hiring an experienced and self-motivated Electro-Mechanical Technician on behalf of a premier manufacturing client at their facility in Winchester, VA. This role provides critical support for high-speed production operations by performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative work on a wide range of industrial equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical maintenance on printing, drying, chill systems, and finishing equipment.
• Perform preventative and proactive diagnostic inspections on production machinery, including shafted and non-shafted systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and auxiliary systems such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, and blowers.
• Work safely with AC/DC motors, drives, and control systems up to 480 VAC.
• Utilize electrical and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled, servo, variable frequency drives (VFD), and relay-based equipment.
• Maintain clear documentation for equipment calibration, settings, repairs, and tolerances.
• Follow all safety protocols, SOPs, and work orders while maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and vendors while working independently or coordinating tasks.

Job Requirements

• 2–4 years of industrial maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment.
• Proven experience in PLC programming of AC/DC Drives, Servo, and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Must provide your own basic set of tools.
• Ability to diagnose production issues, determine corrective actions, and prevent recurrence through scheduled maintenance.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Industrial Maintenance education, technical certifications, or Journeyman status is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience or knowledge of high-speed printing operations is a plus.

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