Industrial Shop Technician – Electrical & Painting

RESA Power; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

RESA Power in Wixom, MI is seeking a Shop Tech responsible for receiving and executing work assignments to support shop operations and customer orders. The role involves inspecting equipment, painting prep, chemical handling, and electrical maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include operating painting equipment, transporting gear with forklift, and completing test reports to standards while maintaining safety and efficiency in a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least 1 year in a related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA and state safety standards.
• Familiar with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, and switchgear startup.

Responsibilities

• Complete incoming visual inspection for defects and prepare equipment for painting.
• Read and interpret PDS/SDS for paints, primers, and related products.
• Operate HVLP pressure pot and transport equipment with forklift or pallet jack.
• Apply primers and topcoats, mix paints/solvents/activators, and perform solvent wipe.
• Troubleshoot, test, maintain, and repair electrical equipment as needed.
• Complete test reports to company and customer standards; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Safety standards

Problem solving

Team communication

Basic computer skills

Customer focused

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

MCCs

Breakers

Relay testing

Oil testing

Infrared scanning

Switchgear startup

Job description

RESA Power in Wixom, MI is seeking a Shop Tech responsible for receiving and executing work assignments to support shop operations and customer orders. The role involves inspecting equipment, painting prep, chemical handling, and electrical maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities include operating painting equipment, transporting gear with forklift, and completing test reports to standards while maintaining safety and efficiency in a team environment.