Job Description
Job DescriptionIndustrial 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.