Ready to be the go-to problem solver?
Richmond, VA | $31.87–$37.26/hour | Four 10-hour shifts (40 hours/week) with early AM and early PM start options; some weekend/holiday flexibility may be needed.
Imagine this
A conveyor alarms just as production ramps. You isolate the fault in the PLC, tweak a VFD parameter, and the line hums again. Later, you mentor a teammate through a hydraulic diagnosis and wrap the day logging PMs that will prevent tomorrow’s downtime. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll thrive here.
Your mission
- Champion safety—follow standards, recognize hazards, and implement fixes.
- Execute proactive maintenance—inspections, PMs, precision alignment, lubrication, and reliability checks.
- Troubleshoot and repair—mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Partner with operations to lift OEE and reduce unplanned stops.
- Record all work—repairs, inspections, and PMs—with clear, complete documentation.
- Coach junior techs and share knowledge across the team.
- Support evolving priorities and other assigned tasks.
What it takes
- High school diploma/equivalent; relevant technical certifications welcomed.
- At least 5 years in an industrial maintenance role.
- Proven mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of electro-mechanical concepts.
- Advanced electrical troubleshooting; skilled at interpreting manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Comfort with diagnostic equipment for electrical/mechanical testing and measurement.
- Experience with PLCs (including programming and troubleshooting), VFDs, MSPs, and automation components.
- Hands-on with pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, and precision alignment.
- Fluent in predictive and preventive maintenance approaches.
- Capable of operating forklifts and scissor lifts; physically able to meet role demands.
- Excellent communicator, team-first mindset, energized by a fast pace; schedule flexibility.
Tech you’ll work with
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Servo motors
- Conveyor systems
What you get
- Advancement opportunities and paid training
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
- Uniforms provided
- Employee referral and assistance programs
How to move forward
Your application matters to us. After review, we’ll contact selected candidates via email/text with interview scheduling instructions.
Equal Opportunity
HandCraft Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.