About this role
Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-Craft
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Starting Pay: $34.67/hour, with higher pay depending on experience
Schedule: Rotating 2-3-2 schedule, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Additional Requirements: Overtime and weekend work may be required
Position Overview
We are seeking a multi-craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment in an industrial production facility. This hands-on role involves mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding, equipment repairs, and preventive maintenance.
The technician will support production operations by resolving equipment breakdowns, completing scheduled maintenance, and improving machinery reliability. The work involves approximately 70% troubleshooting and corrective repairs and 30% preventive maintenance, with responsibilities varying according to production needs.
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.