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Nesco Resource Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Ravenna, OH in Ravenna, Ohio
Job title: Electrical/Industrial Maintenance Technician Location: Ravenna, OH Shift: 1 ^st^ (Monday through Friday 6 am to 2:45 pm) OT as needed Salary: $25-$37 an hour based on experience (plus $2 shift premium) Contract to hire Position Summary
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 electrical needs in labs, testing areas, IT systems, and overall building infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and maintain extrusion, mixing, packaging, and related manufacturing equipment.
- Perform complex electrical work on circuits, wiring, sensors, AC/DC drives, motors, control panels, and power distribution systems (110--480 VAC, 12--24 VDC).
- Install and connect conduit, pull boxes, hand holes, and route cables using appropriate tools.
- Diagnose and repair industrial control systems, including temperature control, cooling, and HVAC systems.
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation schematics and blueprints.
- Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, pumps, valves, drives, blowers, hoppers, and rotating equipment.
- Support hydraulic and pneumatic system troubleshooting and repair.
- Complete basic electrical installations and mechanical repairs as needed.
- Install, inspect, and service AC/DC motors.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tasks; document all work in CMMS.
- Coordinate with external service providers for specialized equipment maintenance when necessary.
- Identify critical spare parts and communicate needs with Maintenance leadership.
- Maintain lighting systems, switchboards, and facility electrical components.
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to learn complex manufacturing systems.
- Provide on-call support and work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.
- Follow all safety protocols including LOTO, PPE, confined space, permit-to-work procedures, and applicable OSHA/NFPA/EPA regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, working at heights, rooftops, confined spaces, and indoor/outdoor environments.
- Operate tow motors and pallet jacks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1--3+ 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
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Ability to perform basic calculations accurately
- Ability to read color-coded wiring and pull cables through conduit
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to pass a pre-employment screening
Preferred:
3--5+ 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.)
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