Manufacturing Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician; Night Shift

Manufacturing Muti-Craft Maintenance Technician – Dayton, Texas

Are you a detailed individual that wants to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? This position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus and electrical and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment.

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, has grown to become the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand, welded wire reinforcement, engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcements across 11 manufacturing facilities in nine states.

The person we are looking for is dynamic, driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You will work daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility operate at risk lowered to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), with an effort to achieve ZERO HARM.

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical (up to 480 V), electronic and control systems
• Conducts equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity
• In-depth knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and practices such as Lockout/Tagout and Arc‑Flash regulations
• Proficiency with basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meter, etc.) and multimeters (fuses, conductivity)
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits—relays, contractors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLCs, and machine‑dedicated HMI programs
• Lubricates and maintains equipment during normal operations and scheduled preventive maintenance
• Repairs auxiliary components and changes bearing & wear components, replaces & adjusts belts, pulleys, and drive components
• Understands thread terminology, tap drill sizes, fastener terminology, drill sizes, bit sizes & types
• Reads blueprints, schematics, installation and arrangement drawings, electrical diagrams & symbols, and installs wiring to manufacturer’s specifications
• Removes and installs AC/DC motors
• Solders electrical and electronic components
• Identifies component type construction and application for valves, pumps, filters, strainers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, and mobile equipment
• Troubleshoots components and diagnoses problems such as pump failure, drive failure, loss of rotation, hydraulic failure, loss of low (air, water, oil), loss of cooling, pressurized gas system problems, and vibration
• Creates and modifies work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system, including log entry, time recording, and follow‑up work planning
• Adheres to company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE usage
• Other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned

• Broad technical training (high school plus 1–2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training); requires basic knowledge of shop mathematics, complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC & AC drive motors, and various precision measuring instruments
• Minimum of 3–5 years of electrical experience preferred
• Multi‑craft experience in a manufacturing environment preferred (5–7 years)

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on organizational or company performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life/short‑term disability/long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company‑paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Opportunity for professional growth

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management, either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified…