15,778 Technical Trades jobs in the United States

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, and enrollment process for new apprentices.
• Liaise with employers to understand their workforce needs and identify suitable apprenticeship opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner companies, ensuring compliance with apprenticeship agreements and program standards.
• Track apprentice progress, academic performance, and on-the-job training hours, providing support and guidance as needed.
• Organize and facilitate orientation sessions, workshops, and informational meetings for apprentices and employers.
• Ensure all apprenticeship programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and databases related to apprentices, employers, and program activities.
• Assist in the development and updating of curriculum materials and training schedules.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for apprentices, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to their training and employment.
• Participate in career fairs and recruitment events to promote apprenticeship opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports on program performance, enrollment statistics, and placement rates.

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Education, Business Administration, Human Resources).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, or related field.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship programs and the skilled trades industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to supporting workforce development and career advancement.

• Designing, implementing, and managing apprenticeship programs for various technical trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, advanced manufacturing).
• Developing and refining apprenticeship curricula in collaboration with industry experts and educational partners, ensuring alignment with industry standards and certifications.
• Recruiting and vetting potential apprentices, conducting interviews, and assessing candidate suitability.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with sponsoring employers, providing support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
• Coordinating on-the-job training experiences and related technical instruction (RTI) to ensure a well-rounded learning experience.
• Tracking apprentice progress, providing mentorship, and addressing any challenges or concerns that arise.
• Managing program budgets, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and funding requirements.
• Developing and executing strategies for apprentice retention and successful transition into full-time employment.
• Organizing and facilitating program events, workshops, and graduation ceremonies.
• Staying abreast of best practices in apprenticeship program design and administration, and relevant industry trends.
• Building and maintaining a network of community partners and stakeholders.

• Design, develop, and manage apprenticeship programs in various technical trades, ensuring alignment with industry needs and best practices.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, trade unions, educational institutions, and government agencies.
• Recruit, screen, and onboard qualified apprentices, providing orientation and ongoing support throughout their program duration.
• Develop and curate training curricula, learning materials, and assessment tools for both theoretical and practical components of the apprenticeships.
• Coordinate on-the-job training schedules and mentor assignments with participating employers.
• Monitor apprentice progress, provide feedback, and address any challenges or concerns that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing apprenticeship programs.
• Track key program metrics, analyze outcomes, and generate reports on program effectiveness and participant success.
• Facilitate communication between apprentices, employers, and training providers.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving skill requirements within the technical trades sector.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Workforce Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably within apprenticeship, vocational training, or workforce development.
• Strong understanding of the technical trades industry and associated skill requirements.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with government regulations and compliance related to workforce programs is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage remote teams, and foster a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with learning management systems (LMS) or program management software.
• A passion for empowering individuals through skill development and career advancement.

• Coordinate all aspects of the technical trades apprenticeship programs, from recruitment to graduation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to secure apprenticeship placements.
• Recruit and screen potential apprentices, assessing their suitability for specific trades.
• Manage apprentice enrollment, record-keeping, and tracking of progress toward program completion.
• Liaise with training instructors and educational institutions to ensure curriculum alignment and quality.
• Provide ongoing support and mentorship to apprentices, addressing any challenges or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all program requirements, industry standards, and relevant regulations.
• Organize and facilitate program events, workshops, and orientation sessions.
• Assist in the development of program materials and promotional content.
• Maintain accurate program data and generate reports on key metrics.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a technical trade).
• 3+ years of experience in program coordination, workforce development, or a related role.
• Familiarity with technical trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, manufacturing) is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with student information systems or databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A passion for career development and supporting individuals in skilled trades.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Fort Loramie, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Fort Collins, Milwaukee, Remote - Kansas, Remote - Missouri, Remote - North Carolina, Remote - South Carolina  
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Customer Experience  
Req ID: 27037  

Primary Function

Responsible for providing field service and support including troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, and training on various types of industrial automation equipment. Service & support activities will be performed both on-site at a customer’s facility or in-house at a company owned location.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, solve problems, testing, training, installs and maintenance.
• Deliver a consistent, positive, and exceptional customer service experience.
• Work environment may be individually focused or working with a team.
• Industrial troubleshooting in electrical, mechanical, PLC, HMI, robot programming, networks, and Fieldbus.
• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets.
• Ability to travel as required (install, start-up, or field support) to successfully complete projects.
• Ability to support all aspects of equipment install (Rigging, alignment, wiring, startup, etc.)
• Complete all work related documentation on time.
• Identify potential future opportunities with the customer while onsite.
• Assist in any other activities that help to support ongoing strategies.

Background Experience

• Machine Programming (PLC/HMI) experience preferred.
• Safety System, Network, and Fieldbus Programming and Trouble Shooting experience preferred.
• Experience in robotic processes preferred.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Lubrication system troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Experience with in-field installation and start-up of intermediate to advanced level manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of system preventative maintenance on intermediate to advanced level manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints.
• Robot Programming experience – Fanuc and ABB preferred.
• Basic knowledge of one of the following robotic processes: GMAW or Plasma cutting.
• Successfully complete start up and debug on basic to intermediate level system.
• Intermediate electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Record of positive customer feedback.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Minimum requirement: High school diploma or GED (technical or vocational school preferred).
• Preferred: Associates degree focused in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or robotics.
• 4 or more years electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of field service experience.

Physical Demands

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is inside manufacturing facilities. Proper person protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times while in manufacturing facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Location

Candidates may reside in or near these locations:

• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• Chicago/Milwaukee
• North/South Carolina
• Kansas/Missouri
• Columbus, OH
• Fort Collins, CO

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Remote 
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Customer Experience  
Req ID: 27214  

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a US-based Service Technician to join our PythonX Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, exceptional troubleshooting abilities, and hands-on industrial experience. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality service, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure maximum equipment uptime.

At Lincoln Electric, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover career growth opportunities and a highly competitive total rewards package, including bonus incentives, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, and more. 

What You Will Do:

• Install aftermarket parts and products; perform testing to verify operational standards.
• Educate customers on maintaining/following a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance per service work orders.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues; implement repair solutions.
• Prepare quotes and sales orders for spare parts and consumables.
• Complete detailed service reports and documentation of all work performed.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding findings, service performed, and proactive recommendations to improve up-time.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Travel domestically and internationally for training, installation, and service assignments.
• Assist in other service-related duties as needed.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Service Technician or similar role.
• Strong mechanical skills, including conveyor repairs, leveling, and replacement of wear items (bearings, chains, sprockets, etc.).
• Strong electrical skills, including troubleshooting low-voltage systems, electrical panels, and 480V power.
• Proficiency with pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with ABB and Fanuc robotic systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, multi-meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Flexible availability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the year throughout North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico); 90% of travel in the U.S.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Fort Loramie, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Fort Collins, Milwaukee, Remote - Kansas, Remote - Missouri, Remote - North Carolina, Remote - South Carolina  
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Customer Experience  
Req ID: 27037  

Primary Function

Responsible for providing field service and support including troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, and training on various types of industrial automation equipment. Service & support activities will be performed both on-site at a customer’s facility or in-house at a company owned location.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, solve problems, testing, training, installs and maintenance.
• Deliver a consistent, positive, and exceptional customer service experience.
• Work environment may be individually focused or working with a team.
• Industrial troubleshooting in electrical, mechanical, PLC, HMI, robot programming, networks, and Fieldbus.
• Take initiative to meet challenging project timelines and budgets.
• Ability to travel as required (install, start-up, or field support) to successfully complete projects.
• Ability to support all aspects of equipment install (Rigging, alignment, wiring, startup, etc.)
• Complete all work related documentation on time.
• Identify potential future opportunities with the customer while onsite.
• Assist in any other activities that help to support ongoing strategies.

Background Experience

• Machine Programming (PLC/HMI) experience preferred.
• Safety System, Network, and Fieldbus Programming and Trouble Shooting experience preferred.
• Experience in robotic processes preferred.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Lubrication system troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Experience with in-field installation and start-up of intermediate to advanced level manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of system preventative maintenance on intermediate to advanced level manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical prints.
• Robot Programming experience – Fanuc and ABB preferred.
• Basic knowledge of one of the following robotic processes: GMAW or Plasma cutting.
• Successfully complete start up and debug on basic to intermediate level system.
• Intermediate electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Record of positive customer feedback.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Minimum requirement: High school diploma or GED (technical or vocational school preferred).
• Preferred: Associates degree focused in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or robotics.
• 4 or more years electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of field service experience.

Physical Demands

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Repetition with activity; computer work. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment is inside manufacturing facilities. Proper person protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times while in manufacturing facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Location

Candidates may reside in or near these locations:

• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• Chicago/Milwaukee
• North/South Carolina
• Kansas/Missouri
• Columbus, OH
• Fort Collins, CO

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Remote 
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time  
Function: Customer Experience  
Req ID: 27214  

Summary

Lincoln Electric is seeking a US-based Service Technician to join our PythonX Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, exceptional troubleshooting abilities, and hands-on industrial experience. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality service, maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure maximum equipment uptime.

At Lincoln Electric, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover career growth opportunities and a highly competitive total rewards package, including bonus incentives, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, and more. 

What You Will Do:

• Install aftermarket parts and products; perform testing to verify operational standards.
• Educate customers on maintaining/following a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform scheduled and on-demand maintenance per service work orders.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues; implement repair solutions.
• Prepare quotes and sales orders for spare parts and consumables.
• Complete detailed service reports and documentation of all work performed.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding findings, service performed, and proactive recommendations to improve up-time.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Travel domestically and internationally for training, installation, and service assignments.
• Assist in other service-related duties as needed.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Service Technician or similar role.
• Strong mechanical skills, including conveyor repairs, leveling, and replacement of wear items (bearings, chains, sprockets, etc.).
• Strong electrical skills, including troubleshooting low-voltage systems, electrical panels, and 480V power.
• Proficiency with pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with ABB and Fanuc robotic systems.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, multi-meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Flexible availability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the year throughout North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico); 90% of travel in the U.S.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.