Entry Level Mechanical Technician Jobs
New grad mechanical technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Dematic, GE Vernova, and Baltimore Aircoil Company hiring at this level now.
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- Perform the duties of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal Maintenance Technician in a 4-10 or 7-12 rotational environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
- Maintain all pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, utilities, piping, tanks, unloading arms, etc.
- Train on environmental safety, operations, and security procedures annually.
- Maintain the facility recognizing the environmental consequences of actions taken and striving for the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance.
- Record maintenance data and inform the Maintenance Supervisor of potential problems and failures in a timely manner; Works with Maintenance Supervisor to expeditiously resolve problems and improve plant reliability and safety.
- Perform all duties applying safety protocols and adhering to regulatory mandates.
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the necessitated by business demands.
Education, Training and Certifications : High School diploma or GED is required. Formal education in related technical or engineering disciplines or related military training/experience is desirable.
Craft Skill: Must be qualified in at least one of the following:
- Millwright
- Mechanical
- Technician 2: 2+ years relevant work experience required.
- Technician 3: 4+ years relevant work experience required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
All responsibilities must be met in a call-out environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
- Perform the duties of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal Maintenance Technician in a 4-10 or 7-12 rotational environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
- Maintain all pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, utilities, piping, tanks, unloading arms, etc.
- Train on environmental safety, operations, and security procedures annually.
- Maintain the facility recognizing the environmental consequences of actions taken and striving for the highest levels of environmental and safety compliance.
- Record maintenance data and inform the Maintenance Supervisor of potential problems and failures in a timely manner; Works with Maintenance Supervisor to expeditiously resolve problems and improve plant reliability and safety.
- Perform all duties applying safety protocols and adhering to regulatory mandates.
- The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the necessitated by business demands.
Education, Training and Certifications : High School diploma or GED is required. Formal education in related technical or engineering disciplines or related military training/experience is desirable.
Craft Skill: Must be qualified in at least one of the following:
- Millwright
- Mechanical
- Technician 2: 2+ years relevant work experience required.
- Technician 3: 4+ years relevant work experience required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.
Must be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of a tank (200+ steps), scale vertical steel ladder up to forty feet or more in height and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and be exposed to year-around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors. There is a considerable number of outdoor activities involved.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.
Required to pass regularly scheduled physical examinations mandated by regulatory authorities.
All responsibilities must be met in a call-out environment, including holidays, weekends, and nights.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status
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Entry Level Mechanical Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mechanical technician job?
Focus on hands-on experience over credentials: internships, vocational training, community college lab work, and personal projects all count. Employers at this level look for familiarity with basic mechanical systems, hand and power tools, and safety protocols. A clean, specific resume that lists actual equipment you have worked on, even in a school or training setting, gives you a clear edge over generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level mechanical technicians?
Companies hiring entry level mechanical technicians right now include Dematic, GE Vernova, and Baltimore Aircoil Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including manufacturers, maintenance service providers, utilities, and defense contractors that run structured onboarding programs specifically designed for candidates just starting out.
Are there remote entry level mechanical technician jobs?
Yes, though the majority of roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 2% of entry level mechanical technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these tend to be in technical support, quality documentation, or CAD-adjacent roles rather than direct equipment work. Searching by location and filtering for hybrid can surface these options quickly.
Are these new grad mechanical technician jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior mechanical technician roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, and does not require professional certification as a condition of hire. If the listing mentions training programs or apprenticeship tracks, that is a strong signal it is built for candidates entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical technicians?
Entry Level mechanical technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large fleets of equipment, run continuous production lines, or maintain critical infrastructure that requires a steady pipeline of junior technicians to support senior staff and cover routine maintenance work.