Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Technician

Eaton Corporation; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Educational assistance program

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division in Reno, NV is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Technician to join the team. You will troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and mechanical systems, install and service PLCs, HMIs, drives, and control panels, and perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, ability to read schematics, and willingness to train on 1st shift for about 4–6 months. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• HDGE or technical school diploma or associates in electronics/industrial electrical systems.
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical malfunctions on plant equipment.
• Repair mechanical power presses, power transmission devices, conveyors, and un-coilers.
• Install and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, vision systems, MCCs and drives.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards and NEC compliance.
• Install and repair electrical systems following blueprints and diagrams.
• Install new or used manufacturing equipment and fabricate as needed.
• Operate lift trucks and work at elevated locations.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Associate’s degree in electronics or industrial electrical systems

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Technician (76593)

Requisition ID76593-Posted10/28/2026

Eaton’sES GEIS BLDdivision is currently seeking aIndustrial Maintenance Mechanic/Technician to join our team in Reno,NV

If you have hands-on industrial maintenance experience and enjoy troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, this is an opportunit to bring your electrical and mechanical skills to an established manufacturing environment.

CORE HOURS: 6AM - 2:30PM. New hires m ust be available to train on 1st shift for approximately 4-5 months.

Why work at Eaton?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Educational Assistance Program
• Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

As a Maintenance Mechanic/Technician, you'll help keep our manufacturing equipment and facility systems running safely and effectively. You'll:

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical malfunctions on any plant machine, facility system or related equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical power presses, power transmission devices, conveyers and un-coilers
  • Install, troubleshoot, repair the following systems: PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD Drives, Vision Systems, Motor Control Centers, Power Distribution Centers, Motors (DC, AC, Stepper, Servo, etc.), Three Phase/Single Phase - power and control circuits, Control Panel layout and component installation.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on all production equipment.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with National Electric Code (NEC) codes.
  • Installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Installation of new and or used manufacturing equipment.
• Fabrication and machining as required to complete projects.
• Operation of lift trucks, man lifts and boom lifts to work in elevated locations.
• Fabrication of various devices and mechanisms to improve, repair or replace that which is not operating properly or efficiently
• Welding, prototyping, plumbing, painting, masonry, piping, and carpentry duties as necessary.
• Support all facility Continuous Improvement and LEAN initiatives.

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and at least one year maintenance experience, OR
• A technical school diploma, OR
• An Associate’s degree in electronics or commercial and industrial electrical systems
• Experience reading electrical/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc .
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Reno, NV will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications (You don't need to have every skill listed below. Experience in one or more of these areas may be helpful):

• Minimum of two (2) yearsPLC (programmable logic controller) troubleshooting or programming experience.
• MinimumFive (5) years’ experience in the electrical field, in an industrial/ manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens Software to troubleshoot PLC’s, HMI’s, and Drives
• Previous mechanical power press, roll forming, sheet metal fabrication and/orgas Metal Arch Welding (GMAW) experience

Position Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Utilize CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System)
• Microsoft office suite experience (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Must be able to start on 1st shift for training purposes (orientation, onboarding training for 4-6 months).
• Ability to interface with vendors to troubleshoot, setup and acquire parts for various types of machinery
• Working knowledge of production machinery and equipment such as clutch/brake systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, compressed gas systems, water systems, & cooling systems

Physical Demands:

• Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift: kneeling, bending, and climbing required.
• Able to regularly lift 50 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and procedure
• Exposure to high noise level (ear protection may be required in some areas)
• Exposure to high traffic areas with forklift activity
• Indoor and outdoor exposure to weather
• Work environment exposes to oils, lubricants, and solvents

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.