Industrial Technician Jobs
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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Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-Craft
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $34.67/hour, plus applicable shift differential; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Training: First 90 days on 1st shift, followed by a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support equipment maintenance and repairs in an industrial manufacturing facility. This position requires hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, along with the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventative maintenance.
The ideal candidate is comfortable handling a variety of maintenance tasks, performing equipment repairs, and working with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operations.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Inspect and maintain hydraulic systems, including valves, pressure controls, and related components.
Troubleshoot electrical systems involving PLCs, motors, fuses, phase-to-phase testing, and other electrical components.
Work with electrical testing equipment, including megameters, and troubleshoot light curtains and area scanners.
Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including air cylinders and associated components.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance (PMs and CMs) on manufacturing equipment.
Complete mechanical repairs, equipment adjustments, lubrication, alignment, and component replacements.
Perform MIG and stick welding for equipment repairs and fabrication.
Repair damaged equipment components, including shafts, wheels, rollers, and other mechanical assemblies.
Troubleshoot and maintain conveyor systems, hydraulic presses, chains, sprockets, rollers, and industrial furnaces.
Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects.
Operate mobile equipment when required and follow established safety procedures.
Document completed maintenance work and report equipment issues or recurring problems.
Participate in shutdown maintenance activities and support equipment reliability initiatives.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous industrial maintenance experience required.
Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including valves and pressure controls.
Electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, PLCs, fuse testing, and phase-to-phase electrical checks.
Experience using electrical testing equipment such as megameters.
Familiarity with light curtains, area scanners, and industrial electrical controls.
Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air cylinders.
Welding experience with MIG and stick welding.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively with a maintenance team.
Ability to work in a demanding industrial manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a three- to four-year maintenance apprenticeship or possession of a Journeyman Card.
Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, hydraulic presses, conveyors, and industrial furnaces.
Work Schedule & Training
Initial 90-day training period on 1st shift.
Following training, transition to a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule.
Schedule may include weekends and overtime as operational needs require.
Flexibility to support maintenance activities during scheduled plant shutdowns.
What We Offer
Annual pay increases.
Performance-based monthly incentive opportunities.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Vacation eligibility after 90 days.
Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment.
Opportunities for additional compensation through skills development and training.
Apply today to join a maintenance team focused on equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement!
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-Craft
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $34.67/hour, plus applicable shift differential; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Training: First 90 days on 1st shift, followed by a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support equipment maintenance and repairs in an industrial manufacturing facility. This position requires hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems, along with the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventative maintenance.
The ideal candidate is comfortable handling a variety of maintenance tasks, performing equipment repairs, and working with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operations.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Inspect and maintain hydraulic systems, including valves, pressure controls, and related components.
Troubleshoot electrical systems involving PLCs, motors, fuses, phase-to-phase testing, and other electrical components.
Work with electrical testing equipment, including megameters, and troubleshoot light curtains and area scanners.
Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including air cylinders and associated components.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance (PMs and CMs) on manufacturing equipment.
Complete mechanical repairs, equipment adjustments, lubrication, alignment, and component replacements.
Perform MIG and stick welding for equipment repairs and fabrication.
Repair damaged equipment components, including shafts, wheels, rollers, and other mechanical assemblies.
Troubleshoot and maintain conveyor systems, hydraulic presses, chains, sprockets, rollers, and industrial furnaces.
Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects.
Operate mobile equipment when required and follow established safety procedures.
Document completed maintenance work and report equipment issues or recurring problems.
Participate in shutdown maintenance activities and support equipment reliability initiatives.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous industrial maintenance experience required.
Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including valves and pressure controls.
Electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, PLCs, fuse testing, and phase-to-phase electrical checks.
Experience using electrical testing equipment such as megameters.
Familiarity with light curtains, area scanners, and industrial electrical controls.
Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air cylinders.
Welding experience with MIG and stick welding.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively with a maintenance team.
Ability to work in a demanding industrial manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a three- to four-year maintenance apprenticeship or possession of a Journeyman Card.
Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.
Experience with automated manufacturing equipment, hydraulic presses, conveyors, and industrial furnaces.
Work Schedule & Training
Initial 90-day training period on 1st shift.
Following training, transition to a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule.
Schedule may include weekends and overtime as operational needs require.
Flexibility to support maintenance activities during scheduled plant shutdowns.
What We Offer
Annual pay increases.
Performance-based monthly incentive opportunities.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Vacation eligibility after 90 days.
Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment.
Opportunities for additional compensation through skills development and training.
Apply today to join a maintenance team focused on equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement!
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Industrial Technician Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
- CoolSys39
- Advanced Technology Services33
- Maverick Tech30M
- Altium Packaging24
- Intelligrated23
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Manufacturing6
- Food & Beverage6
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Chemicals & Materials4
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, Advanced Technology Services, and Maverick Tech, and the most openings are in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in manufacturing, utilities, and food and beverage processing facilities.
How many industrial technician jobs are remote?
About 4% of industrial technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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