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Electrical and Mechanical Trades Technician

We are seeking a skilled Electrical and Mechanical Trades Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems across industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or facility environments. This role is ideal for a safety-focused trades professional who can work across multiple systems, interpret technical documents, diagnose issues efficiently, and complete high-quality work that supports reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems, components, and equipment, including motors, controls, drives, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and related machinery.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and work orders to perform work accurately and efficiently.

• Diagnose equipment issues using testing instruments, meters, hand tools, power tools, and mechanical or electrical troubleshooting techniques.

• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, upgrades, and equipment adjustments to reduce downtime and improve performance.

• Assist with installation, assembly, alignment, calibration, and startup of new or modified electrical and mechanical equipment.

• Inspect systems and equipment to identify wear, defects, hazards, code concerns, or operational issues, and recommend corrective action when needed.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, work orders, parts usage documentation, and status updates for completed work.

• Coordinate with supervisors, production teams, contractors, vendors, and other trades to support safe, timely, and effective completion of maintenance or project work.

• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with applicable safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring equipment issues and contributing to reliability, efficiency, and maintenance process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, vocational education, apprenticeship, or trade certification in electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, or a related field preferred.

• Previous experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, industrial trades, facilities maintenance, manufacturing support, or a related technical role preferred.

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motors, controls, mechanical components, power transmission, pneumatics, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical documents, and equipment manuals.

• Knowledge of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, PPE, electrical safety, and general maintenance safety requirements.

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, electrical testing instruments, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, standing, bending, and working in varying temperatures or industrial environments.

• Strong communication, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, and technically capable, with strong troubleshooting ability across electrical and mechanical systems. They take pride in quality work, communicate clearly, and work effectively with others to keep equipment and operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Work Environment

This role may support manufacturing plants, warehouses, facilities, service operations, industrial sites, or commercial environments depending on organizational needs. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and may involve ladders, lifts, tight spaces, machinery, job sites, on-call work, and exposure to varying temperatures and environmental conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications.

If your background aligns with this opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application for consideration. A member of our recruiting team may reach out to discuss next steps.