Senior Industrial Automation & Reliability Technician

Handcraft-Services-; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and birthday

Job summary

HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running safely and reliably. You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and work with PLCs, VFDs, and conveyors to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, a strong hands-on approach, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance (manufacturing/industrial environment).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electro-mechanical principles.
• Expertise in electrical troubleshooting, reading blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, PLC programming and troubleshooting, VFDs, MSPs, and automation hardware.
• Proficiency across pneumatics and hydraulics, including troubleshooting and component repair.
• Skilled with conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and precision alignment.
• Comfort with predictive and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Keep people safe by following and reinforcing safety procedures.
• Drive asset reliability with scheduled inspections, precision lubrication, alignment, and preventive tasks.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues quickly and accurately.
• Collaborate across departments to minimize downtime and maximize OEE.
• Document work thoroughly—repairs, inspections, PMs—and communicate findings.
• Share expertise: mentor junior teammates and support cross-training.
• Jump in on additional tasks as needs evolve.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLC programming

VFDs

Reading blueprints

Diagnostics

Conveyors

Pneumatics/hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications a plus

Tools

PLC

VFD

Servo motors

Conveyor systems

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

HandCraft Services in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running safely and reliably. You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and automation issues, perform preventive maintenance, and work with PLCs, VFDs, and conveyors to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, a strong hands-on approach, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.