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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.



