Industrial Technician Jobs in Nebraska
Industrial Technician jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in food processing, agricultural equipment manufacturing, and energy infrastructure, with steady demand at every level from entry-level maintenance support to senior automation and instrumentation roles. The heaviest hiring is in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, where established employers like Tyson Foods, John Deere, and Nebraska Public Power District maintain large technical workforces. The most in-demand specialties are PLC troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and industrial electrical maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Industrial Mechanical TechnicianJob Description Summary
Who Are We?C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time.
What’s The Job?
Title: Industrial Shift Mechanical Technician
Location: Blair Nebraska
Salary: Up to $37.88 per hour depending on experience
Hours: Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri 7a-530p
What’s in it for me?
Weekly pay on Fridays
Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Programs
Advancement opportunities
Training to work in a cutting-edge facility
Company provided safety apparel and uniforms
Job Description
Who Are We?
C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time.
What Will I Be Doing?
Here are just a few things you can expect to do daily:
Team member must be able to work in a team oriented and safety conscious environment. “Safety First” expectations include, but are not limited to, PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company / site safety guidelines and procedures.
Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards. Expectation of task completion to range from task completion with direct supervision to task completion without supervision, reliant upon assigned tasks and employee’s development.
This position requires the employee to work without supervision.
Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards / work procedures while performing those duties and provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
Must have working knowledge of the following topics: using hand / power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.
Employee will perform any and all other duties that are assigned by the responsible supervisor.
Must be able to use hand tools on a daily basis such as power tools (hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill press, and hydraulic pullers), and rigging equipment. Also perform welding, using a cutting torch as required.
Must be able to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
Works from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc. utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks
Must have the flexibility to work all shifts including holidays and weekends as demanded by the job.
Ensures compliance with all company / customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals to include employee development planning.
Communications with all team members to assist the development of short- and long-range planning in assist of the company’s goals and objectives
Maintain personal tools required for your job to include an up to date documented personal tool list. Required tool listing to be supplied as part of employment.
Meet physical requirements of the job. Physical requirements of the job will be provided to you prior to employment.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Accurate and timely administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time accounting and work order completion.
Must maintain positive customer and employee relations.
What Makes Me Qualified?
Don’t meet all of the requirements but are still interested in working for us? Please apply and we will review your resume for other roles!
Education: Possess a high school degree or an approved GED. AA degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred, but not required.
Experience: 5+ years' experience in industrial maintenance and/or 4+ years education in industrial maintenance technologies / engineering preferred.
What are the physical demands of the role?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required
Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner
Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties
Communication/ Expression —The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
What is the work environment?
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
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Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $32.20 - $37.88
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial technician jobs across Nebraska.
- High school diploma or GED with a technical certificate or associate degree in industrial technology
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and control systems
- Proficiency in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Experience with CMMS software for work order tracking and preventive maintenance
- Familiarity with OSHA lockout/tagout and confined-space safety procedures
Industrial Technician Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial technician in Nebraska?
Nebraska does not require a state-issued license specifically for industrial technicians, so the typical path starts with an associate degree or technical certificate in industrial technology, mechatronics, or electrical systems from a community college such as Southeast Community College or Central Community College. Most Nebraska employers also value nationally recognized credentials like the NIMS Mechanical Components certification. Completing an apprenticeship or internship with a manufacturing or utility employer in the state strengthens a candidate's standing considerably.
Which companies hire industrial technicians in Nebraska?
Employers hiring industrial technicians in Nebraska right now include C&W Services, CKF, and Veolia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's food processing, agricultural equipment, and electric utility sectors consistently generate the largest share of open industrial technician positions across the state.
Which Nebraska cities have the most industrial technician jobs?
Blair, Omaha, and La Vista have the most industrial technician openings in Nebraska. Omaha leads because of its concentration of manufacturing, logistics, and utility operations, while Lincoln's industrial and food-processing base drives strong demand there, and Grand Island anchors hiring for the agricultural equipment and meatpacking industries that define the central Nebraska corridor.
Are there remote industrial technician jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so most roles require on-site presence. About 0% of industrial technician openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve technical support, documentation, or systems monitoring duties rather than direct equipment maintenance.
How can I get hired as a industrial technician in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a one-year industrial technology certificate program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln or Central Community College in Columbus, both of which place graduates directly with Nebraska manufacturing and utility employers. Large food processors like Tyson Foods and JBS in Grand Island regularly hire maintenance helper and technician-trainee roles that require no prior experience. Earning a NIMS entry-level credential or completing a co-op during your certificate program gives you a concrete edge over other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to industrial technician jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to industrial technician jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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