Industrial Automation Maintenance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Uniforms provided

Employee referral program

Job summary

HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician. The role focuses on proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

You’ll work with PLCs, VFDs, conveyors, and rotating equipment, driving OEE improvements while mentoring teammates and documenting all work. Strong communication and pace suit this fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent; relevant technical certifications welcomed.
• At least 5 years in an industrial maintenance role.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and understanding of electro-mechanical concepts.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting; interpreting manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Comfort with diagnostic equipment for electrical/mechanical testing and measurement.
• Experience with PLCs (including programming and troubleshooting), VFDs, MSPs, and automation components.
• Hands-on with pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and precision alignment.
• Fluent in predictive and preventive maintenance approaches.
• Capable of operating forklifts and scissor lifts; physically able to meet role demands.
• Excellent communicator, team-first mindset, energized by a fast pace; schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety—follow standards, recognize hazards, and implement fixes.
• Execute proactive maintenance—inspections, PMs, precision alignment, lubrication, and reliability checks.
• Troubleshoot and repair—mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Partner with operations to lift OEE and reduce unplanned stops.
• Record all work—repairs, inspections, and PMs—with clear, complete documentation.
• Coach junior techs and share knowledge across the team.
• Support evolving priorities and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

VFDs

Automation components

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Rotating equipment

Precision alignment

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready to be the go-to problem solver?Richmond, VA | $31.87–$37.26/hour | Four 10-hour shifts (40 hours/week) with early AM and early PM start options; some weekend/holiday flexibility may be needed.Imagine thisA conveyor alarms just as production ramps. You isolate the fault in the PLC, tweak a VFD parameter, and the line hums again. Later, you mentor a teammate through a hydraulic diagnosis and wrap the day logging PMs that will prevent tomorrow’s downtime. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll thrive here.Your missionChampion safety—follow standards, recognize hazards, and implement fixes.Execute proactive maintenance—inspections, PMs, precision alignment, lubrication, and reliability checks.Troubleshoot and repair—mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Partner with operations to lift OEE and reduce unplanned stops.Record all work—repairs, inspections, and PMs—with clear, complete documentation.Coach junior techs and share knowledge across the team.Support evolving priorities and other assigned tasks.What it takesHigh school diploma/equivalent; relevant technical certifications welcomed.At least 5 years in an industrial maintenance role.Proven mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of electro-mechanical concepts.Advanced electrical troubleshooting; skilled at interpreting manuals, blueprints, and schematics.Comfort with diagnostic equipment for electrical/mechanical testing and measurement.Experience with PLCs (including programming and troubleshooting), VFDs, MSPs, and automation components.Hands-on with pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and precision alignment.Fluent in predictive and preventive maintenance approaches.Capable of operating forklifts and scissor lifts; physically able to meet role demands.Excellent communicator, team-first mindset, energized by a fast pace; schedule flexibility.Tech you’ll work withProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)Servo motorsConveyor systemsWhat you getAdvancement opportunities and paid trainingHealth, dental, and life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage401(k) with company matchPTO, paid holidays, and a paid birthdayUniforms providedEmployee referral and assistance programsHow to move forwardYour application matters to us. After review, we’ll contact selected candidates via email/text with interview scheduling instructions.Equal OpportunityHandCraft 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.