Entry Level Industrial Technician Jobs
New grad industrial technician jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Konecranes, Jobot, and Maverick Tech hiring at this level now.
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Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic/Technician at MAPEI, you’ll be an essential part of our commitment to operational excellence and safety. Our Maintenance Team ensures equipment reliability through routine maintenance and brings expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex machinery issues. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vital production equipment, including industrial blenders, mixers, packaging systems (both automated and manual), robotic machinery, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels. Your skills will be key in upholding MAPEI’s high manufacturing standards and supporting a seamless production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with supervisors and management to perform repairs and preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including machinery, instruments, power systems, and piping.
- Complete thorough repairs and proactively initiate work orders based on preventive maintenance (PM) or predictive maintenance (PdM) findings.
- Maximize equipment reliability by efficiently executing work orders and PM tasks.
- Accurately document activities, resources, and completion codes.
- Analyze reports to recommend improvements for asset operability, reliability, and safety.
- Request necessary repair parts as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Conduct maintenance in compliance with OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines, and environmental regulations.
- Track and meet maintenance KPIs to achieve performance goals.
- Perform diverse technical tasks, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
- Continuously develop skills through self-improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards.
- Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Position Specific Details:
- Base hourly pay rate between $26.00 and $30.00 p/hr, based on experience. Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 p/hr for 2nd shift and $2.00 p/hr for 3rd shift, if applicable.
What's in it for you:
- Highly competitive base pay & premium shift differentials.
- Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded on discretion based on plant performance.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1-2 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiar with NEC and NFPA 70E standards.
- Skilled in installing new equipment and modifying existing installations.
- Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC): Control charts, standard deviation, Cpk.
- Mechanical Skills: Read pneumatic schematics, troubleshoot pneumatic systems, manage V-belts, valves, motors, drives, and electrical enclosures.
- Electrical Skills: Read electrical/control schematics, understand PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming, electrical troubleshooting, and safety compliance.
- Computer literate with strong communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic/Technician at MAPEI, you’ll be an essential part of our commitment to operational excellence and safety. Our Maintenance Team ensures equipment reliability through routine maintenance and brings expertise in troubleshooting and resolving complex machinery issues. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vital production equipment, including industrial blenders, mixers, packaging systems (both automated and manual), robotic machinery, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels. Your skills will be key in upholding MAPEI’s high manufacturing standards and supporting a seamless production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with supervisors and management to perform repairs and preventive maintenance, minimizing equipment downtime.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including machinery, instruments, power systems, and piping.
- Complete thorough repairs and proactively initiate work orders based on preventive maintenance (PM) or predictive maintenance (PdM) findings.
- Maximize equipment reliability by efficiently executing work orders and PM tasks.
- Accurately document activities, resources, and completion codes.
- Analyze reports to recommend improvements for asset operability, reliability, and safety.
- Request necessary repair parts as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Conduct maintenance in compliance with OSHA, Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines, and environmental regulations.
- Track and meet maintenance KPIs to achieve performance goals.
- Perform diverse technical tasks, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
- Continuously develop skills through self-improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards.
- Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Position Specific Details:
- Base hourly pay rate between $26.00 and $30.00 p/hr, based on experience. Additional premium shift differential: $1.00 p/hr for 2nd shift and $2.00 p/hr for 3rd shift, if applicable.
What's in it for you:
- Highly competitive base pay & premium shift differentials.
- Biannual "Rewards for Results" bonuses, awarded on discretion based on plant performance.
- FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
- 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
- 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
- Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
- Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1-2 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiar with NEC and NFPA 70E standards.
- Skilled in installing new equipment and modifying existing installations.
- Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC): Control charts, standard deviation, Cpk.
- Mechanical Skills: Read pneumatic schematics, troubleshoot pneumatic systems, manage V-belts, valves, motors, drives, and electrical enclosures.
- Electrical Skills: Read electrical/control schematics, understand PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming, electrical troubleshooting, and safety compliance.
- Computer literate with strong communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
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Entry Level Industrial Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level industrial technician job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on technical competence, whether through an associate or bachelor's degree in industrial technology, mechatronics, or a related field, a vocational certificate, or verified internship experience. Highlighting coursework in PLCs, hydraulics, or preventive maintenance and showing familiarity with safety protocols gives candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level industrial technicians?
Companies hiring entry level industrial technicians right now include Konecranes, Jobot, and Maverick Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring tends to come from manufacturers, utilities, and facilities management firms that run ongoing maintenance programs and need junior technicians to support experienced teams.
Are there remote entry level industrial technician jobs?
Yes, though most industrial technician roles require on-site presence due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 4% of entry level industrial technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve technical support, documentation, or monitoring functions rather than direct equipment maintenance.
Are these new grad industrial technician jobs?
Yes, the entry level industrial technician openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op placements as qualifying background, and does not require prior full-time employment, making them well-suited for candidates entering the workforce for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level industrial technicians?
Entry Level industrial technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors maintain large equipment fleets and production lines that require consistent technician staffing, creating steady demand for candidates entering the field at the junior level.