Job Description
Salary: $33/hr – $37/hr
Benefits: Dental, Healthcare, 401K + more
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Shelby NC
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Night Shift – 7pm till 7am (4 Nights On, 4 Nights Off)
We’re supporting our client, a leading metal manufacturer in Shelby, North Carolina, in the search for a Multi Craft Technician to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical skills who enjoys solving problems, reducing downtime, and keeping production running efficiently.
Job Summary:
As a Multi Craft Technician, you will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve electrical and mechanical systems across assigned production areas. You will play a key role in supporting manufacturing output, product quality, equipment reliability, and plant safety.
This role suits a self-starter who can work independently, respond quickly to equipment issues, and collaborate effectively with leaders, supervisors, engineers, contractors, and production teams.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical and mechanical equipment faults in a manufacturing environment.
- Diagnose and repair PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Perform lockout/tagout procedures and work in line with OSHA and site safety requirements.
- Restore production quickly through fault finding, rapid analysis, and effective repair.
- Read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and technical instructions.
- Align, fit, assemble, repair, rebuild, clean, test, and maintain machinery and component parts using hand and power tools.
- Support the installation, startup, and ongoing operation of new equipment to ensure it performs to specification.
- Develop and carry out preventive maintenance and calibration schedules.
- Work with engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to complete maintenance and improvement activities.
- Provide input on the design, installation, maintenance, and improvement of equipment and systems.
- Fabricate parts such as mounts, brackets, and shields, and operate welding and cutting equipment as required.
- Help train team members on work methods, equipment use, and safety procedures while maintaining plant facilities and equipment in good working order.
About You:
- At least 5 years of experience repairing and maintaining industrial machinery.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic systems; a relevant degree is preferred.
- Understanding of OSHA machine regulations and safe working practices.
- Experience with machine operation, controls, and programming systems.
- Working knowledge of PLC logic and industrial troubleshooting methods.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- General computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A positive attitude and a team-focused approach.
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for this Multi Craft Technician opportunity, please apply with your full resume or contact our team today. If this role is not quite right for you, we would still welcome the chance to discuss other manufacturing and engineering opportunities that may match your skills and experience.
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