Traveling Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician, Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

*This is a contracted travel role. Omaha, NE is Skillwork's home base, not the assignment location.

Pay & Schedule

Pay: $34 / hour

Job Type: Travel / Contract

Facility Type: Manufacturing / Industrial

Location: United States

**Schedule: **

• 10–12 hour shifts

• Day, night, weekend, and holiday availability

• Overtime opportunities

Job Summary

As an Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician, you bridge the gap between mechanical muscle and electrical brains. You'll troubleshoot motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, and controls; solving the kind of complex problems that bring production to a halt and getting the line moving again fast.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in manufacturing environments

• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC systems, 480v 3‑

phase motors, fluid power, and mechanical systems

• Perform medium to high‑

level machine troubleshooting and repair

• Support production operations with technical expertise across electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience (applications without this will not be considered)

• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (inputs/outputs, program changeouts)

• Experience with FactoryTalk or similar HMI software

• Skilled in sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, solenoids

• Mechanical systems knowledge: bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes

• Hydraulics & pneumatics expertise

• High and low voltage troubleshooting using a multimeter

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, kneeling, crawling)

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel 100%

Nice to Have:

• PLC programming

• Wire pulling and conduit bending

• Welding

Benefits & Perks

• Pay: $28–$38/hour

• Per diem, housing, and travel compensation

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, company‑

paid life insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match

• Flexible schedules with opportunities for overtime

• Referral program and relocation assistance

Why This Role Is Different

You’ll get clear direction, steady support, and work that respects your time and skill.