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Industrial Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, and chemical processing, at every level from entry-level to senior, with specializations in electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing production and facility equipment to support safe, efficient operations. The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs general industrial maintenance work, partners with operations and leadership, and applies strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills. This position requires flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while continuously developing technical skills through internal and external training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant production equipment
- Complete mechanical repairs, including:
- Shaft seals, motors, bearings, sprockets, conveyors, and alignments
- Rebuilds of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting (low and high voltage up to 480V)
- Interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic prints and schematics
- Maintain packaging equipment, vacuum pumps, box makers, and taper machines
- Follow procedure manuals and maintenance standards
- Perform oil removal and system maintenance on hydraulic and vacuum equipment
- Complete repairs efficiently to meet production and downtime goals
- Accurately document work, inspections, and PMs in the CMMS
- Maintain a safe work environment by following all safety protocols and company policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Pay: Hourly wages up to $35.00/hour for those with more than minimum amount of required experience. The 2nd shift also offers a $1.00 shift premium. Paid weekly.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Experience:
- 3 + years industrial maintenance experience required
- Must have experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical theory.
- Basic computer skills will be necessary to log information, to process daily work orders and to complete required documentation. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- The ability to communicate effectively and basic math skills are necessary to perform this job at a satisfactorily level
Qualifications
- Ability to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.
- Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Comfortable operating at high elevations if needed
- Ability to lift or move 75 pounds.
- Ability to withstand changing environments.
- Ability to operate an aerial lift and sit-down forklift.
- Basic computer skills required.
Schedule:
- Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
- 1st shift: 5:00AM – 5:00PM; 2nd shift: 5:00PM – 5:00AM
- Rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, alternating weekly
Travel Requirements: Approximately one to two weeks travel per year for technical and safety training.
Relocation: Comprehensive relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, including moving expenses, temporary housing, and travel support.
Preferred Qualifications (but NOT required):
- Industrial maintenance card or journeyman’s license preferred.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)
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Who's Hiring
- CoolSys39

- MAZZELLA33
- Konecranes27

- Maverick Tech27

- Altium Packaging20

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing57
- Food & Beverage19
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Chemicals & Materials8
- Staffing & Recruiting8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial technician jobs.
- Associate degree or technical diploma in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or mechatronics
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic equipment troubleshooting
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software
- NFPA 70E electrical safety training or equivalent arc flash certification
Tips for Your Industrial Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to equipment types
List the specific machinery, PLCs, and control systems you've worked on by brand and model where you can. Hiring managers for industrial technician roles filter fast, and a resume that names the exact equipment they run gets far more callbacks than a generic one.
Get your certifications listed prominently
Place OSHA, NFPA 70E, or any OEM-specific certifications near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Many industrial technician postings use certifications as a hard filter before a human ever reads the rest of your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift and plant type
Industrial technician openings vary widely by shift structure and facility type. Filtering for day-shift, continuous-operation plants versus project-based maintenance roles helps you avoid wasting time on positions that don't fit your schedule or experience base.
Prepare for hands-on skills assessments
Many employers run a bench test or a walkthrough of a mock fault before the formal interview. Brush up on reading schematics, tracing electrical faults, and explaining your troubleshooting process out loud, since evaluators are watching your methodology as much as your result.
Negotiate using shift differential and overtime data
Base pay is only part of your compensation as an industrial technician. Before accepting an offer, ask about shift differential rates, overtime availability, and tool allowances, which can add up substantially and give you concrete terms to discuss during negotiation.
Industrial Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial technicians?
The most active employers for industrial technicians right now are CoolSys, MAZZELLA, and Konecranes, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in manufacturing, utilities, and food and beverage processing facilities.
How many industrial technician jobs are remote?
About 1% of industrial technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is low compared to office-based roles because most of the work requires physical presence on the plant floor. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are technical training coordination, documentation, and remote monitoring roles at facilities with advanced telemetry systems.
How do you become an industrial technician?
Start by completing an associate degree or a vocational certificate in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or mechatronics at a community college or trade school. Then pursue entry-level maintenance helper or technician apprentice roles to build hands-on time with real equipment. Add certifications like OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E early, since many employers require them before you can work independently on live electrical systems.
Can you get hired as an industrial technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level industrial technician roles exist specifically for candidates coming out of trade school or with limited work history, especially at large manufacturers running apprenticeship-style programs. Focus your applications on postings that list an associate degree as sufficient, emphasize any hands-on lab work or coursework on specific equipment in your resume, and be upfront about the machinery or systems you trained on even if it was in a classroom setting.
What does the industrial technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for industrial technician roles include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a maintenance supervisor or plant engineer who will walk through your troubleshooting process on real or hypothetical faults. Many employers then add a practical skills assessment on the floor where you read a schematic, trace a fault, or demonstrate lockout and tagout procedure before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to industrial technician jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment experience and certifications, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target location.
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