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Job Title: Multicraft Maintenance Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Multicraft Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team at a food-grade, non-food manufacturing plant. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of machinery and equipment, including heating elements, rollers, cutters, automation systems, cranes, motors, computers, and more. You will need to diagnose problems from start to finish and ensure the smooth operation of critical equipment.
Responsibilities
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of machinery, including heating elements, rollers, cutters, automation systems, cranes, motors, and computers.
Work with 'cold' machines for most troubleshooting and repair work.
Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and increase equipment longevity.
Ensure all work follows proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to maintain safety.
Perform welding tasks as needed (welding experience is a plus).
Respond to machine malfunctions and breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production disruptions.
Perform physical labor, including accessing machines in tight spaces and climbing stairs when necessary.
Collaborate with other maintenance team members and departments to ensure equipment is running efficiently.
Adhere to all safety protocols and plant regulations.
Essential Skills
Strong mechanical and electrical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment, including heating elements, motors, cranes, and automation systems.
Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures is a must.
Ability to diagnose issues and resolve them independently from start to finish.
Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment, including working in tight spaces, climbing stairs, and lifting equipment.
Ability to work in hot environments (up to 125°F), though most troubleshooting will be done in cooler areas.
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a 223 schedule, rotating between days and nights every 2 weeks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Welding skills are a plus but not required.
Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy employee-paid benefits, paid education and training, and receive steel-toe shoes once a year. Benefit from job security as the company has never conducted layoffs and enjoy a food truck on site twice a week.
Work Environment
The environment can be hot due to high-temperature fluids in the machines, and the work may require physical exertion and handling of dirty equipment. You will be working in a physically demanding setting, including accessing tight spaces and climbing stairs. Most troubleshooting and repair work will be done on 'cold' machines, and you will be required to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule between days and nights every 2 weeks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, Alabama.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $64480.00/yr.
Employee paid benefits
Paid education and training
Steel toes once a year
Food truck on site twice a week
Company has never done layoffs - job security
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.