Multicraft Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Multicraft Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production and facility equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems. The role supports safe, reliable operations through preventive and corrective maintenance, downtime response, inspections for potential issues, and accurate documentation in accordance with safety and technical standards. Team members are expected to act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray’s Core Values and Operating Principles: Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful. The technician may lead an assigned crew, follow oral and written instructions from a supervisor, and respond to maintenance needs across departments or locations. The position is based at the Downtown Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:20 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or one year of related manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand documents and write legibly in English; communicate clearly in spoken English and understand directions as needed.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Must become a Certified Fork Lift operator in accordance with SCT training and carry a copy of the certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly walking, standing, handling tools or controls, and reaching; frequently climbing, balancing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently lifting or moving 25 to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical functions of the job for a minimum of eight hours straight, with a 30-minute meal break and other applicable shift breaks, on a regular basis.
Required vision abilities include close, color, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regular attendance and punctuality are required; availability for overtime is necessary when needed.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and listen to machinery and equipment to identify malfunctions, unusual conditions, and performance issues, including conducting tests as needed.
Diagnose equipment failures by reviewing machine operation, schematics, manuals, and input from operators and maintenance personnel.
Install, repair, and modify mechanical components such as bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and rotating equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical power and control systems, including transformers, wiring, motors, drives, sensors, and related components.
Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled and automated equipment through diagnostics, testing, and component replacement.
Use electrical and electronic test equipment, including multimeters, amp probes, megohm meters, and oscilloscopes.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including valves, regulators, gauges, and pumps.
Fabricate, repair, or modify parts, jigs, fixtures, and structures using machine tools, welding, cutting, or fabrication equipment.
Perform conduit installation, circuit routing, and electrical terminations when qualified.
Support equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications while minimizing disruption to operations.
Work with supervisors, operators, vendors, and OEM technical support to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
Assist with parts identification, ordering, inventory control, and updates to documentation or electrical panels as required.
Provide training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing to other maintenance team members as needed.
Participate in continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and process enhancements to improve safety, efficiency, and uptime.
Follow safety policies, including lockout/tagout, arc flash requirements, PPE use, and situational awareness.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with Food Safety, 5S, and departmental standards.
Respond to pager, radio, or call-in requests as required and support maintenance needs across departments or locations.
Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
Lead an assigned crew to execute maintenance operation demands efficiently and respond to supervisor instructions.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and be available for overtime when necessary.