About Skillwork
Skillwork is seeking experienced Traveling Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join our nationwide team. This role offers freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to work with leading companies across the country. Our agents match you with placements that fit your skills and career goals.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $32–$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
- Career growth through exposure to diverse facilities and technologies
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in food 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
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience
- Strong background in food manufacturing
- 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)
Preferred Skills
- PLC programming
- Wire pulling and conduit bending
- Welding
Schedule
- 10–12 hour shifts
- Day, night, weekend, and holiday availability
- Overtime opportunities
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel 100%