Multicraft Technician

Job Summary

The Multicraft Technician III is responsible for safely completing a wide range of advanced multicraft tasks under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor/Maintenance Manager. The role requires proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance in a manufacturing setting. The technician performs preventative maintenance, repairs to electrical systems and mechanical equipment, and supports the production of high quality products with a focus on safety, quality, service, and cost.

• Maintain and develop work orders in MAXIMO Asset Management Software (CMMS).
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, participate actively in the safety program.
• Apply advanced lubrication, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasound analysis to plant equipment.
• Control lube inventory levels, storage, and 5S standards.
• Create and prioritize corrective work orders based on inspections.
• Perform root‑cause failure analysis and lead RCA teams.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and P&, sketches, plans, and layouts.
• Start up and shut down production equipment; maintain knowledge of each manufacturing segment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all work areas.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives for equipment, operations, safety, and maintenance.
• Create and implement preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, pneumatic systems, control devices, hydraulic equipment, circuits, components, instrumentation, and utility equipment.
• Install and repair mechanical drives, pumps, fans, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, belts, and couplings.
• Use advanced welding skills (oxy‑acetylene, MIG, TIG, arc welding). Test performance of repaired equipment and report results to operators.
• Adjust functional parts of equipment and control instruments.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment, facility, infrastructure, and utilities.
• Ensure safety devices on equipment are operational.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, including labor hours and critical findings.
• Use pipe‑fitting skills to weld, cut, fit, maintain, and install piping throughout the facility.
• Apply problem‑solving methods to identify root causes and eliminate failures.
• Understand HAZMAT, SDS, EPA, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA requirements.
• Attend operations meetings to catalog current maintenance issues.
• Execute periodic proactive asset strategies (maintenance routes, preventive maintenance).
• Utilize Allen Bradley Contro Logix
  5000 software (view‑only) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain instrument/electrical, control, and communication systems.
• Use Allen Bradley Drive Tools software for VFDs.
• Promote development of Operator Interface software (Wonderware) for maintenance and reliability.
• Work proactively and take ownership of equipment/machine condition.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance manufacturing environment.
• Competent with personal computers, Google Apps, and MAXIMO/CMMS Asset Management Software.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, instrument, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems, controls, and utility equipment.
• Experience with AC/DC motor repair for single‑phase and three‑phase power.
• Proficient in use of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility system maintenance tools.
• Sound knowledge of instrument/electrical/control/communication principles.
• Ability to repair/replace instruments and electrical devices, fabricate metal, and weld (oxy‑acetylene, MIG, TIG, arc).
• Knowledge of pump & fan theory, repair, and replacement.
• Capability to use calipers, gauges, micrometers, and related measuring equipment.
• Comprehension and use of technical manuals.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, instrument, electrical, utilities, and control system architecture.
• Understanding of PLC controller functions and operator interface roles.
• Use of SPC charts, graphs, and data for increased reliability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under limited supervision, self‑motivated.
• Excellent…