Plant Equipment Reliability Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid Training

401K with Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays and Birthdays

Uniforms Provided

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Handcraft-Services- in Richmond, VA, seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and support safe, high-availability equipment operation. The role blends hands-on troubleshooting with mentoring junior techs, in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2+ years of maintenance experience, strong mechanical/electrical fundamentals, and be willing to work a flexible schedule

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent background.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with mechanical/electrical fundamentals.
• Foundational electrical troubleshooting skills; comfortable with hand tools.
• Team-oriented communicator in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically able to meet job demands; forklift/scissor lift certified or able to be certified.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards, identify risks, and take corrective steps to keep everyone safe.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues quickly and effectively.
• Coordinate with other departments to sustain high equipment availability.
• Document PMs, inspections, and repairs with accuracy.
• Share knowledge with the team and mentor less-experienced technicians.
• Handle additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Team communication

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

LOTO safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical coursework/certifications preferred

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Job description

Ready to keep a complex operation humming?Where: Richmond, VA | When: Four 10-hour shifts each week (early AM and early PM start times) | Compensation: $22.38–$27.38 per hour + robust benefitsAsk yourself…Do you enjoy digging into mechanical and electrical systems until you find the root cause?Can you switch from PM checklists to an urgent breakdown without missing a beat?Are you comfortable partnering with production to improve overall equipment effectiveness?Would a role that blends hands-on troubleshooting with mentoring junior techs energize you?In this role, you willFollow safety standards, identify risks, and take corrective steps to keep everyone safe.Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues quickly and effectively.Coordinate with other departments to sustain high equipment availability.Document PMs, inspections, and repairs with accuracy.Share knowledge with the team and guide less-experienced technicians.Handle additional responsibilities as needed.What you need to succeedHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework/certifications preferred.2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (or comparable background).Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with mechanical/electrical fundamentals.Foundational electrical troubleshooting skills; confident with hand tools.Team-oriented communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.Physically able to meet the demands of the job.Certified/able to operate forklifts and scissor lifts.Willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.Technical strengths that stand outMechanical 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 and systems you may work onMIG Welder, TIG Welder, Stick Welder, GTAW Welder, SMAW Welder, Flux-Cored Arc WelderDiesel Engine, Aerial Devices, Cherry Picker (Order Picker)HVAC Systems, Multimeter, Cable TrayInjection Molding Machine, Extrusion MachineConveyor Systems, Corrugator Unit, Corrugated Cutting Machine, Corrugated Press, Box Folding MachineManual Grinder, Band Saw, Belt SanderCalipers and MicrometersBenefits that support youCareer 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 ProgramApplication notesSend an updated resume and explain any employment gaps; resumes that are not current or have unexplained gaps may receive lower priority.Our application questions are proprietary. We value your time and will review all submissions; if 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.