Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

Qualdoc • Richmond, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing equipment to support safe, reliable production. The hands-on work includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and welding tasks, as well as equipment breakdown repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance, and reliability improvements.

The position begins with 90 days of training on first shift, followed by a rotating 12-hour second-shift schedule on a 2-3-2 work rotation. Shifts start and end at 7:00. Overtime and weekend work may be required, along with participation in planned plant shutdowns and maintenance activities as needed. The position is a direct hire in Richmond, Virginia, with starting pay of $34.67 per hour plus applicable shift differential; higher pay may be available depending on experience. A pay-for-skills program offers the opportunity to earn up to $41.66 per hour after required training.

Requirements

• 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.
• MIG and stick welding experience for equipment repairs.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, attendance, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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) for electrical testing and troubleshooting, 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.
• Participate in planned plant shutdowns and maintenance activities as needed.

Benefits

• Annual pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Vacation eligibility after 90 days
• Safety equipment and uniforms provided
• Monthly incentive bonus potential of up to 25%, based on performance
• Pay-for-skills program with the opportunity to earn up to $41.66/hour after completing required training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed