Maintenance Technician

Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems. This role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical experience in a manufacturing setting, particularly within extrusion or compounding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support facility electrical systems, labs, IT, and manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Perform installations, wiring, and work on motors, drives, control panels, and power systems
• Read schematics/blueprints and complete preventative maintenance using CMMS
• Follow safety protocols, handle physically demanding tasks, and support on-call/overtime needs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 13+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams
• Ability to read color-coded wiring and pull cables through conduit
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

Preferred:

• 35+ years of hands-on industrial electrical maintenance experience (extrusion or compounding environment preferred)
• Completion of an Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship or Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology
• Experience with PLCs, industrial automation platforms, and AC/DC drive systems
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Background in construction-related trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, etc.)
• Familiarity with CMMS, inventory systems, and scheduling software
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and other electrical safety standards

Shift: 2nd (Monday through Friday 2 pm to 11 pm) OT as needed Salary: $27-$38 an hour based on experience (plus $1 shift premium)

Contract to hire Benefits once hired in:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1
• Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.