Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $34.67/hour, plus applicable shift differential; higher pay may be available depending on experience Training: 90 days on 1st shift before transitioning to a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule

Job Overview

We are seeking a Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment. This hands-on role involves mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and welding work to keep production equipment operating safely and reliably.

The position includes a mix of equipment breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and reliability improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment problems.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic valves, pressure systems, motors, PLCs, and electrical circuits.

• Use a megohmmeter (megger) to perform electrical testing and troubleshoot equipment, including light curtains and area scanners.

• Maintain hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, rollers, chains, sprockets, and billet furnaces.

• Repair damaged machinery and equipment using MIG and stick welding.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, alignment, and component replacement.

• Troubleshoot air cylinders, fluid controls, automated equipment, and material-handling systems.

• Support equipment installations, shutdown maintenance, and improvement projects.

• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend reliability improvements.

• Complete maintenance records and follow safety, environmental, and housekeeping procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance or maintenance technician experience.

• Hands-on hydraulic system experience, including valves and pressure troubleshooting.

• Electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, electrical testing, light curtains, and area scanners.

• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and air cylinders.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems.

• Welding experience with MIG and stick welding for equipment repairs.

• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, attendance, and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Experience with hydraulic presses, conveyors, rollers, chains, sprockets, and industrial furnaces.

• Completion of an industrial maintenance apprenticeship or possession of a Journeyman card.

• An associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.

Schedule and Training

• Complete an initial 90-day training period on 1st shift.

• Transition to a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule after training.

• Follow a 2-3-2 work rotation, with shifts starting and ending at 7:00.

• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

• Participate in planned plant shutdowns and maintenance activities as needed.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Pay-for-skills program with the opportunity to earn up to $41.66/hour after completing the required training.

• Monthly incentive bonus potential of up to 25%, based on performance.

• Annual pay increases and a 401(k) company match.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Vacation eligibility after 90 days.

• Safety equipment and uniforms provided.