Multi-Trade Maintenance Technician

ClarkDietrich • McDonough, GA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

ClarkDietrich is hiring a Multi-Trade Maintenance Technician for its Warren, Ohio location. The role maintains the plant’s production-equipment electrical systems, installs electrical devices and controls, and performs equipment repairs and preventive maintenance to improve facility safety, productivity, and quality. Equipment includes mills, stackers, slitters, upenders, cutoffs, conveyors, Hadleys, and other equipment as directed by a supervisor.

The technician works with control systems and PLC ladder logic, maintains system backup documentation, and coordinates with operators, vendors, and consultants to resolve equipment issues. The role also includes mechanical modifications, welding, inventory support, and helping train maintenance employees or operators when control systems change. The work takes place in a manufacturing facility with exposure to heat and cold, controlled noise, required PPE, and a high activity level with continuous movement.

The position requires at least five years of experience in an environment with high-tech machines. A high school diploma or GED, trade school in machines, or recognized military equivalent is specified. Prior manufacturing, maintenance, electrical, and mechanical experience is preferred. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for eight or more hours per day, intermittent walking, and occasional pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and bending.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in an environment with high-tech machines.
• High school diploma/GED or trade school in machines; military equivalent may be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.
• Problem-solving and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work with people, strong work ethic, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, ability to read and write, and ability to stay focused.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and converting fractions to decimals.
• Ability to use and read a tape measure, caliper, micrometer, dial bore gauge, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet the described standing, walking, grasping, and occasional movement demands.
• Ability to weld, burn, and cut.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing, maintenance, electrical, and mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow company, state, and federal safety rules and operational procedures, including NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements.
• Implement, upgrade, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install control systems to improve facility safety, productivity, and quality.
• Read, edit, and create PLC ladder logic for production equipment operation and modification.
• Maintain plant production-equipment electrical systems and install new electrical devices and controls without supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections of control systems and production equipment.
• Maintain backup documentation for equipment settings throughout the facility.
• Communicate with operators to help resolve electrical problems.
• Understand the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems involved in equipment operation.
• Participate in creating and implementing training for maintenance employees or operators when control systems are changed or introduced.
• Weld, burn, and cut; perform MIG and stick welding for plant machinery repairs.
• Perform necessary machinery mechanical modifications and upgrades.
• Gather information for new and existing equipment.
• Assist in maintaining stable inventory levels.
• Work with vendors and consultants to troubleshoot and repair electrical and control-related issues.
• Inspect equipment, complete required forms and paperwork, wear and maintain required PPE, understand safety devices, and keep the maintenance department clean, organized, and safe.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual incentive.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Work-life balance.
• Cross-training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED