Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multi-Craft

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 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.