Position Summary

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls maintenance, repairs, and installations across all manufacturing and facility systems. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, production readiness, and safe operation of all plant assets.

The technician diagnoses and resolves equipment failures, executes preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and supports capital projects including installation, upgrades, and redesign of production equipment and systems.

Work is performed under the general direction of Maintenance Leadership with the expectation of independent judgment in day-to-day activities. The role may provide training and leadership to less experienced technicians and may be required to work overtime or be on-call for emergency repairs.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues across all plant equipment.

Maintain and repair production equipment including motors, conveyors, mixers, packaging systems, and facility systems.

Troubleshoot and repair 24-volt control systems, AC/DC motors, VFDs, MCCs, relays, sensors, and instrumentation.

Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering documentation.

Perform alignment, calibration, and system testing to ensure proper operation.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Execute preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Update and improve PM procedures and standard work documentation.

Perform lubrication, inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of mechanical systems.

Analyze equipment failures and participate in root cause analysis and breakdown elimination.

Installation & Project Support

Install, rebuild, and modify machinery and equipment.

Support capital projects and collaborate with engineers on new equipment installations and line redesigns.

Install electrical systems including conduit, wiring, panels, and components.

Install and maintain PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.

Fabricate parts using machine tools such as welders, lathes, drill presses, and grinders.

Electrical & Controls Work

Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.

Troubleshoot PLC systems and assist in programming or configuration updates.

Maintain and calibrate instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, and control devices.

Support continuous improvement of plant automation and control systems.

CMMS & Documentation

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment history in the CMMS.

Track parts usage and support inventory management processes.

Prepare reports on maintenance activities and equipment status.

Safety & Compliance

Perform all work in accordance with company safety standards and procedures.

Identify and report unsafe conditions and practices.

Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.

Maintain clean, organized work areas aligned with 5S standards.

Continuous Improvement & Team Support

Participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives (5S, Centerline, CILT, AM, breakdown analysis, etc.).

Assist and train other technicians and operators in maintenance practices and troubleshooting.

Support team-based problem-solving and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required.

Technical certification or degree preferred.

5–10+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, with strong multi-craft capabilities.

Licensed electrician (preferred or required based on business needs).

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Experience with PLCs and basic controls troubleshooting.

Knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, VFDs, and MCC systems.

Experience with instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, level).

Ability to run conduit, pull wire, and perform electrical installations.

Skilled in welding, machining, and fabrication.

Proficient with tools such as multimeters, calipers, micrometers, and machine shop equipment.

Additional Competencies

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Computer proficiency, including CMMS systems.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call rotations as required.

Work Environment & Expectations

Works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, electrical systems, and varying environmental conditions.

Requires standing, lifting, bending, and use of tools for extended periods.

Must adhere strictly to all safety, quality, and operational standards.

Summary

This Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician role combines advanced mechanical and electrical expertise with basic controls and instrumentation capability. The position plays a critical role in maintaining plant reliability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement across all operations.