Industrial Maintenance Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Covington (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical background to join the maintenance team. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of industrial equipment and automated systems, including 3-phase electrical systems, VFDs, and motor controls.

The position will primarily operate on a hybrid/swing shift schedule to support critical production hours, bridging day and evening operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues on industrial equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production machinery and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot and maintain 3-phase electrical systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical components and equipment.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and operational improvements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements.

Skills

Three-phase electrical systems

Control circuits

Motors & motor controls

VFDs

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Technical drawings

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid/Swing Shift | 40–45 Hours per Week

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical background to join our maintenance team. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of industrial equipment and automated systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate will have experience working with 3-phase electrical systems, control circuits, industrial maintenance practices, and production equipment. Mechanical troubleshooting skills are highly preferred.

This role will primarily work a swing shift schedule, providing support during critical production hours and bridging day and evening operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues on industrial equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production machinery, conveyors, and automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain 3-phase electrical systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical components and equipment.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, and operational improvements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Perform mechanical repairs including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with:
  • 3-phase electrical systems
  • Control circuits
  • Motors and motor controls
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Electrical diagnostics and repair
• Mechanical aptitude and experience repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment.

Schedule

This position will work a hybrid/swing shift schedule and may follow one of the following options:

• Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  OR
• Four 10-hour shifts: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM with a 3-day weekend

Schedule flexibility may be available based on business needs.