Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of production and paint process equipment in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role focuses on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, ensuring reliable operation of paint robotics, hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, welders, rack systems, and related facilities equipment. The technician performs both corrective and preventive maintenance, supports automation activities, and helps ensure all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all production machinery, including paint process machines, paint robotics, hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, welders, rack systems, and facility equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on single-phase and three-phase equipment up to the maximum plant voltage, including injection and paint application equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on paint application and support equipment such as regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTO), robots, chillers, air houses, burners, and conveyors.
• Conduct preventive maintenance checks on paint equipment and other production machinery to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Weld and fabricate modifications to equipment and structures as needed to support production and maintenance requirements.
• Install and maintain a wide variety of complex mechanical, electrical, electronic transmission, testing, and control equipment used in the plant.
• Design and install supports, conduit, wiring, and piping for new or modified equipment, ensuring safe and efficient layouts.
• Build and install large single-phase and three-phase equipment from wiring diagrams, schematics, and sketches.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair breakdowns on all equipment in the paint department, including paint lines and associated systems.
• Keep all equipment clean, dust-free, and properly lubricated to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
• Apply 5S standards to paint line equipment and maintenance work areas to maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety.
• Assist Automation Technicians with repairs and projects, providing multi-craft support as needed.
• Assist maintenance technicians in other groups when required to support overall plant maintenance needs.
• Operate a variety of power tools, including grinders, drill presses, and reciprocating saws, safely and effectively for maintenance and fabrication tasks.
• Perform rigging and moving of machinery, ensuring accurate installation and alignment of equipment.
• Stay current with and follow applicable codes and guidelines such as NFPA, NEC, and OSHA when performing electrical and mechanical work.
• Attend required classes and training sessions to maintain and enhance technical skills and knowledge related to plant equipment and safety.
• Support safe plant operations by identifying issues, recommending improvements, and following established procedures and standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a multi-craft or industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including work on single-phase and three-phase systems up to the maximum plant voltage.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production and paint process equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical sketches.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices for paint equipment and other production machinery.
• Experience with robotics and paint robotics, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Demonstrated skills in working with conveyor systems, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Industrial maintenance experience involving PLC troubleshooting and electrical maintenance.
• Capability to weld and fabricate equipment modifications safely and accurately.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues on paint application and support equipment such as RTOs, robots, chillers, air houses, burners, and conveyors.
• Competence in designing and installing supports, conduit, wiring, and piping for equipment installations and modifications.
• Experience operating power tools such as grinders, drill presses, and reciprocating saws in a maintenance setting.
• Knowledge of and adherence to NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and other applicable codes and guidelines.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset, with the ability to diagnose and solve complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a paint line or paint department environment, including paint application and support systems.
• Experience in climate-controlled manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with 5S standards and continuous improvement practices in maintenance areas.
• Comfort working closely with Automation Technicians and cross-functional maintenance teams.
• Experience with rigging, moving, and accurately installing industrial machinery.
• Willingness to attend ongoing training classes and technical development sessions as required.
• Ability to adapt to different shifts and training schedules, including 12-hour rotating shifts during training.

Why Work Here?

You join a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that invests in advanced paint and automation technologies and supports your growth through structured training and ongoing technical development. You work alongside skilled maintenance and automation professionals in an environment that values safety, adherence to industry standards, and continuous improvement. The role offers stable full-time hours, progression in responsibilities, and the opportunity to build deep expertise across electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems while contributing directly to reliable, high-quality production.

Work Environment

This position is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing paint environment with extensive use of paint process equipment, robotics, hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, welders, and other industrial machinery. You will work primarily on a second shift schedule from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will also help cover a continental 12-hour shift when needed, such as during paid time off coverage for other team members. Initial training takes place on a rotating 12-hour schedule, typically Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and then Saturday, Sunday, Monday from about 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for an estimated duration of around six months depending on learning progress. The role requires regular use of power tools such as grinders, drill presses, and reciprocating saws, as well as involvement in rigging and moving machinery. You work around electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and follow NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and other safety standards. Appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment are required to safely perform duties in this production and paint environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.11 - $40.11/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.