Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-Craft

Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multicraft
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $34.67/hour, with higher rates available depending on experience
Schedule: 2-3-2 schedule, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; overtime and weekends may be required
Position Overview
Seeking a Multicraft Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment. This role requires strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and welding skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems affecting production equipment.

- Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including valves and pressure-related issues.

- Perform electrical troubleshooting involving PLCs, motors, fuses, phase-to-phase voltage checks, and related electrical components.

- Work with megameters, light curtains, area scanners, air cylinders, and other industrial electrical and pneumatic devices.

- Complete preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and equipment reliability tasks.

- Perform MIG and stick welding to repair machinery and damaged equipment components.

- Repair mechanical assemblies, including shafts, wheels, and other equipment parts.

- Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, rollers, chains, sprockets, and billet furnaces associated with production presses.

- Lubricate, align, adjust, clean, and inspect machinery to support safe and reliable operation.

- Assist with equipment installation, setup, fabrication, and improvement projects.

- Support troubleshooting of material-handling systems, machine tools, fluid controls, automated manufacturing equipment, combustion systems, and PLC-controlled machinery.

- Operate mobile equipment when required and authorized.

- Document maintenance work and follow established safety, environmental, and emergency procedures.

- Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.

- Recommend preventive maintenance improvements and participate in maintenance planning and continuous improvement activities.

- Assist with maintenance projects and equipment shutdowns, which may involve scheduled shutdowns of individual production areas.

Required Qualifications and Technical Skills

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Previous industrial maintenance experience.

- Multi-craft maintenance capabilities, including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

- Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including valves and pressure troubleshooting.

- Electrical troubleshooting experience involving PLCs, motors, and phase-to-phase fuse or voltage checks.

- Familiarity with megameters, light curtains, area scanners, air cylinders, and pneumatic systems.

- Welding experience, particularly MIG and stick welding for equipment repairs.

- Knowledge of industrial machinery, maintenance procedures, and equipment reliability practices.

- Ability to perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and equipment repairs.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to work effectively with a team.

- Ability to meet the physical and operational demands of an industrial work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with machine shop work, welding, plumbing, and electrical maintenance.

- Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship and possession of a Journeyman Card.

- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.

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

- Familiarity with computerized or structured preventive maintenance programs.

- Experience supporting equipment reliability initiatives and planned production shutdowns.

Work Environment and Schedule

- Rotating 2-3-2 schedule with 12-hour shifts.

- Available shifts are 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.

- Overtime and weekend availability may be required.

- Work in an industrial manufacturing environment with production equipment and heavy machinery.

- Responsibilities include both scheduled maintenance and urgent equipment repairs to minimize production downtime.

Compensation and Benefits

- Starting pay of $34.67 per hour, with higher pay depending on experience.

- Shift differential may be available.

- Pay-for-skills training opportunities, with potential to increase hourly pay as skills and qualifications are completed.

- Performance-based monthly incentive opportunities.

- Annual pay increases and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

- Vacation eligibility after 90 days.

- Safety equipment and uniforms provided.