Power Up Your Career as an Electro Mechanical Technician

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring skilled Electro Mechanical Technicians to support our client, a global technology leader in electrification and automation that is helping create a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, working with advanced automation systems, and driving continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Position Highlights

• Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)

• Schedule: 12-hour rotating 4/3/3/4 schedule

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Alternating Sun-Wed and Sun-Tues schedules

  • 2nd Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Alternating Wed-Sat and Thurs-Sat schedules

• Pay Rate: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

About the Role

As an Electro Mechanical Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving production equipment performance within a highly automated manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient operations through troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technologies while collaborating with a team dedicated to operational excellence, innovation, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of production electrical testing equipment and manufacturing systems.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities independently.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with minimal supervision.

• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and support long-term reliability improvements.

• Accurately document maintenance activities, downtime events, repairs, and work orders within CMMS systems.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation.

• Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership teams to resolve equipment issues efficiently.

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

• Follow established maintenance procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

• Support company safety programs and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• One of the following:

  • Technical or vocational training with certification in a related field; or

  • 5-8 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; or

  • 4 years of military service in a related technical field.

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and documenting maintenance activities.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with maintenance documentation.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with conveyors, automated production systems, or electrical testing equipment.

• Experience participating in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations.

• Background supporting Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automation technologies, including:

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  • Servo systems

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

  • Robotics and automated equipment

Why Join Us?

This is more than a maintenance role. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a company at the forefront of industrial innovation and automation.

Career Growth Opportunities

Take advantage of clearly defined advancement paths, including opportunities to move into Maintenance Technician II, Maintenance Technician III, and Engineering roles.

Ongoing Training and Development

Expand your technical expertise through hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing systems and continued professional development opportunities.

Innovative Work Environment

Work with cutting-edge equipment and technology that helps shape the future of electrification, automation, and sustainable manufacturing.

Collaborative Culture

Join a team-oriented environment where safety, respect, continuous learning, and employee contributions are valued.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Receive competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Electro Mechanical Technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.

Join a team that is driving innovation, improving reliability, and helping build a more sustainable future through advanced manufacturing and automation solutions.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $32.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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