Facilities Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist

HandCraft Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid training

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a Facilities Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist to keep production lines running and safe. You will diagnose and fix mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment reliability.

You’ll collaborate with production to maximize OEE, document maintenance activities, and mentor junior technicians. The role requires strong hands-on skills and flexibility to work 10-hour shifts. Benefits are comprehensive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical credentials preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting capability and comfort with standard hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety: follow procedures, spot hazards, and drive corrective actions.
• Execute preventive maintenance routines and inspections to extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical systems to restore performance quickly.
• Partner with production to maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Record PMs, repairs, and inspections with clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with peers and mentor junior technicians to raise team capability.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical Panel Installation

Industrial Electrical Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical credentials preferred

Tools

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Stick Welder

GTAW Welder

SMAW Welder

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Multimeter

Calipers and Micrometers

Tape Measure

Job description

The mission: zero unplanned downtimeYou’re on the floor in Richmond, VA when a conveyor stops. You isolate the issue, lock out the equipment, trace the fault to a motor starter, swap the component, and bring the line back up—safely and swiftly. That balance of prevention and rapid response is exactly what this Facilities Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist role is about.Compensation & schedule: $22.38–$27.38 per hour with excellent benefits. Work four 10-hour shifts each week with early AM and early PM start times available.Impact and responsibilitiesLead with safety: follow procedures, spot hazards, and drive corrective actions.Execute preventive maintenance routines and inspections to extend equipment life.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical systems to restore performance quickly.Partner with production to maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Record PMs, repairs, and inspections with clarity and accuracy.Collaborate with peers and mentor junior technicians to raise team capability.Contribute to other operational needs as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical credentials preferred.Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent exposure).Solid mechanical aptitude; understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals.Basic electrical troubleshooting capability and comfort with standard hand tools.Team-oriented communicator who enjoys a fast-moving environment.Physically able to perform job tasks safely.Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts.Flexible availability, including some weekends and holidays.Core technical competenciesMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsCommercial Electrical ExpertiseElectrical InstallationElectrical RepairPneumatics TroubleshootingBoiler OperationTape Measure ReadingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical SystemsWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairAerial & Utility Equipment SystemsLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Electrical Panel InstallationLow Voltage Cabling InstallationEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationMachine Safety InspectionsEquipment you may maintainMIG Welder, TIG Welder, Stick Welder, GTAW Welder, SMAW Welder, Flux-Cored Arc WelderDiesel Engine and related systemsHVAC SystemsConveyor Systems, Corrugator Unit, Corrugated Cutting Machine, Corrugated Press, Box Folding MachineInjection Molding Machine, Extrusion MachineCherry Picker (Order Picker), Aerial DevicesManual Grinder, Band Saw, Belt SanderMultimeter, Cable TrayCalipers and MicrometersBenefits packageCareer Advancement OpportunitiesHealth InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceShort-term Disability InsurancePaid Training401K with MatchPaid Time OffPaid Holidays and BirthdaysUniforms ProvidedEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramNext stepsApply with a current resume and include explanations for any employment gaps. Resumes that are not up to date or that include unexplained gaps may not be prioritized.The questions in this application are proprietary. We respect your time and will review your responses; if you’re selected, you’ll receive email/text instructions to schedule an interview.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.