Electromechanical Commissioning Technician

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46268

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Travel: Up to 80% after training

Is this you?

• Do you thrive on troubleshooting complex machinery and bringing equipment online?
• Are you excited by variety—new sites, new challenges, new customers?
• Can you switch gears between first, second, or third shift when the project demands it?
• Would you like to earn overtime (1.5x) and double time on Sundays, plus per diem while traveling?

The Role at a Glance

• Where you’ll work: Split between the Indianapolis facility and customer sites nationwide
• Facility schedule: 8-hour day; typical start 7:00–8:00 AM; primarily daytime hours
• Field schedule: Typically 10-hour days; hours vary by project; occasional weekends; shifts may be 1st/2nd/3rd
• Trip length: Average ~ one week; some projects up to six weeks
• Travel load: Up to 80% once trained; per diem provided

What You’ll Do

• Install, start up, commission, service, and support industrial equipment at customer facilities
• Diagnose mechanical/electrical faults using drawings, schematics, manuals, and service documentation
• Perform repairs, adjustments, and preventative maintenance; verify functionality through testing
• Support customers during breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement durable fixes
• Communicate clearly about equipment condition, work completed, and recommendations
• Produce accurate service reports and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams
• Follow all site-specific safety procedures and represent the client professionally

What You Bring

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical foundation with a problem-solving mindset
• Confidence working independently in the field and managing longer assignments
• Flexibility with schedules and shifts while traveling; professional customer communication
• Motivation to grow skills through hands-on field experience

Valued backgrounds: Field Service, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Building, Equipment Installation, Commissioning, Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance, Manufacturing Equipment.

Pay & Overtime

• $35.00 – $40.00 per hour (DOE)
• 1.5x overtime
• Double-time on Sundays
• Per diem during qualifying travel
• High earning potential for techs who embrace travel and OT

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

• High-deductible HSA medical plan; employer covers about 90% of the premium (variable)
• Simple dental and vision plans available
• Medical begins after the initial eligibility period

401(k)

• Eligible after three months
• Employer contribution up to 3% of gross income, per plan terms

Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Vacation:10 days/year (prorated); increases by 1 day each year after the first full year, up to 20 days
• Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve

Why Join

Go beyond routine maintenance. Take ownership of installations and commissioning, deepen your technical skill set, and partner directly with customers across a variety of environments. Competitive hourly pay, overtime at 1.5x, double time on Sundays, and travel per diem deliver strong earning potential alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

R12 Talent is recruiting for a specialist engineering and manufacturing operation based in Indianapolis.