Multicraft Specialist

Novolex • Mineralwells, WV

10d • $29 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist Level Multi-Craft Technician serves as a senior technical resource responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, installation, optimization, and preventive maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory, motor controls, power distribution.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with advanced knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical power transmission systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment failures with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring devices, electrical testing equipment, and industrial maintenance tools.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Experience with CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial safety practices.

Nice To Haves

• technical degree or industrial maintenance certification preferred
• Welding, fabrication, and machining experience preferred.
• Experience in thermoforming, extrusion, packaging, or high-speed manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced installation, setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex production machinery and facility equipment involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
• Leads root cause analysis activities for equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and process inefficiencies; develops and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Troubleshoots high-voltage systems up to 480V 3-phase, DC systems, motor controls, and low-voltage control circuits using advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Reads, interprets, and modifies electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PIDs, technical manuals, and OEM documentation.
• Performs precision alignment, calibration, and installation of equipment utilizing advanced measuring tools and testing instruments.
• Supports and executes predictive and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Performs advanced machine repairs including fabrication, welding, machining, and custom modification of equipment components as needed.
• Assists in commissioning, startup, validation, and optimization of new equipment and process improvements.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, safety, throughput, and product quality.
• Supports troubleshooting and optimization of thermoforming, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes when applicable.
• Utilizes CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, analyze trends, and manage work orders and spare parts inventory.
• Recommends and implements continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and cost reduction.
• Ensures compliance with all safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, electrical standards, and company policies.
• Maintains housekeeping and organization in all assigned work areas to support a safe and efficient work environment.
• Participates in emergency response activities and supports plant operations during equipment failures and critical production events.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

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