Multi Craft Maintenance Technician (Up To 38/hr)

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for the setup, start-up, adjustment, operation, proper shutdown, and changeover of equipment to minimize downtime and meet operational standards. This role involves managing supplies, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and ensuring preventive maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Setup, start-up, adjust, and operate equipment following proper shutdown and changeover procedures to minimize downtime.
• Manage and account for supplies associated with production lines, addressing excessive loss.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and maintain electrical control systems to prevent breakdowns.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and maintain mechanical systems to prevent breakdowns.
• Perform line changeover as required by the production schedule.
• Lead predictive maintenance initiatives for focused departments.
• Enhance existing equipment to improve line effectiveness.
• Develop and enhance preventive maintenance and troubleshooting guides.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with mechanics, technicians, and line personnel across shifts.
• Utilize the EAM system to document activities and enter time daily.
• Assist in developing spare parts requirements and maintaining min/max levels.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with engineering, maintenance, supervisors, team leaders, and line operators.
• Identify operator skill gaps and provide solutions.
• Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs.
• Comply with safety and environmental policies and actively participate in related programs.
• Perform area housekeeping duties.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement on equipment and system design.
• Communicate with line technicians on other shifts to coordinate maintenance efforts.
• Conduct training for other associates in the area of responsibility.
• Manage spare parts and standby equipment for assigned equipment.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures including GMPs, Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP check points, and OSHA regulations.
• Report and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
• Determine product sequencing to minimize changeover time.
• Perform sanitation and reassembly to meet standards and minimize downtime.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.
• PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Ability to maintain and operate all equipment in assigned areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be Powered Industrial Truck licensed and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Background in industrial, mechanical, electrical, and computer systems.
• Knowledge of special technical skills including VFD drives, pneumatic troubleshooting, basic PLC understanding, mechanical troubleshooting, machining, welding tasks, and gas trane.
• Ability to communicate technical information to improve plant technicians' skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical installation and construction.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of experience in industrial maintenance.

Why Work Here?

The company fosters a high-performance culture and encourages continuous improvement programs, providing opportunities for growth and development. Employees are part of a supportive team environment where collaboration and communication are valued.

Work Environment

The work environment involves collaboration with various departments, ensuring the proper functioning of equipment across shifts. Technicians are expected to adhere to safety and environmental standards, contributing to a productive and safe workplace. The role may require travel and adherence to specific dress codes to comply with safety regulations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Suffolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67662.40 - $80350.40/yr.

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Health Plans

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k (50% on the first 2%)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.