Electromechanical Reliability Tech — Preventive Troubleshooting

Handcraft-Services-; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with match

PTO, holidays, paid birthday

Uniforms provided

Employee referral and assistance

Job summary

HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running safely and efficiently. You’ll apply mechanical know‑how with electrical savvy to diagnose, repair, and prevent equipment faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

You'll work four 10‑hour shifts (40 hours/week) with early AM or early PM starts and some weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certs preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and electro-mechanical understanding.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting; interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Competence with diagnostic/testing tools for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on with PLCs (including programming/troubleshooting), VFDs, MSPs, and automation components.
• Depth in pneumatics and hydraulics troubleshooting; component-level repair.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and precision alignment.
• Predictive and preventive maintenance mindset.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts; physically capable of job demands.
• Collaborative communicator in a fast-paced setting; flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safety leadership: Follow procedures, spot risks, and correct hazards.
• Preventive care: Inspections, PMs, alignment, and lubrication.
• Rapid troubleshooting: Resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Production partnership: Coordinate with operations to elevate OEE.
• Accurate records: Document repairs, inspections, and preventive tasks.
• Team enablement: Share best practices and mentor juniors.
• Adaptability: Tackle additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming/troubleshooting

VFD operation

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Conveyor/gearbox experience

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Blueprints & schematics interpretation

Job description

HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running safely and efficiently. You’ll apply mechanical know‑how with electrical savvy to diagnose, repair, and prevent equipment faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

You'll work four 10‑hour shifts (40 hours/week) with early AM or early PM starts and some weekends/holidays.