Industrial Maintenance Technician – Multicraft

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

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic systems, including valves and pressure controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including PLCs, fuses, motors, megameters, light curtains, and area scanners.
• Maintain pneumatic systems, air cylinders, and fluid controls.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including lubrication, alignment, adjustments, and cleaning.
• Complete equipment repairs and fabrication using MIG and stick welding.
• Install and set up new equipment and machinery.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, rollers, chains, sprockets, and billet furnaces.
• Support equipment reliability and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Safely operate mobile equipment when required.
• Document completed maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Assist with maintenance projects, equipment improvements, and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial maintenance experience required.
• Multicraft maintenance experience with strong mechanical and electrical skills.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with MIG and stick welding for equipment repair/fabrication.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs and electrical components.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Preferred: Completed 3–4 year apprenticeship/Journeyman Card or an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.