Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (A/B/C)

Spartanburg, SC

About the Company

• 575,000 sq. ft. facility with approximately 400 associates
• Two business units: stamping and assembly
• Core manufacturing processes: stamping, welding, and assembly
• Products serve three equal market segments: automotive, agriculture, and heavy trucking
• Diverse and inclusive workplace; candidates from all backgrounds are welcome
• All roles are new; no backfills

About the Role

• Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician (positions open on all shifts in plant 1)
• Type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Multiple roles open: facility is expanding to reach 5 technicians per crew in Building 1
• Pay Range: $26.47 - $42.35 DOE.
• Technicians support maintenance operations across two buildings on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule
• Weld tech positions are being consolidated into the multi-craft structure; assembly duties will expand to include glue and rivet applications, spot welding, and resistance welding (no laser welding)

Ideal Candidate / Role Requirements

Must have:

• One or all of these 3 are required:
• Electrical skills
• Hydraulics experience: highest priority; hardest skill to source locally
• Mechanical skills: required
• Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights) and accept potential shift reassignment based on union seniority
• Must demonstrate hands-on engagement and curiosity during the facility tour portion of the interview

Nice to have:

• Welding and hand fabrication: strong asset; a current gap on the team
• PLC and controls knowledge: nice to have
• Automotive industry background not required; fast learners from other industries are welcome
• Recent technical school graduates are encouraged to apply

Companies We Should Not Recruit From (suppliers, customers, partners)

• To be confirmed by client

About the Organization / Team Dynamics / Culture

• Charlie Allen (Technical Director) oversees the maintenance department
• Harley Thompson (Maintenance Supervisor) is the primary interviewer and day-to-day team lead
• Building 1: on the press side currently 7 Technicians (4 of them are leads) and assembly side 3 technicians (1 of them lead); goal to reach 10 on either shift
• Building 2: 4 technicians on an 8-hour schedule; fully staffed, no openings
• Current team strengths: PLC/controls, electrical, some mechanical
• Current team gaps: hydraulics, fabrication, hands-on and hand welding
• Unionized environment; shift assignments are not guaranteed and may change based on seniority bumping
• Continental schedule: 2-2-3 rotation, 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM-7:00 PM); day and night assignments do not rotate between individuals
• Some weeks are 52 hours (guaranteed overtime), some are 30 hours.
• Two working days.
• Two days off.
• Three working days.
• Two days off.
• Two working days.
• Three days off.

Sizzle About the Role

• On-site certifications provided within days of hire: forklift, aerial platform lift, and crane operation
• Clear advancement pathways: Multi-Craft B and A levels, controls technician, project engineering, and line engineer roles
• Exposure to emerging diagnostic technologies: infrared scanning, thermography, and ultrasound air leak detection (phased rollout over 3-9 months)
• Stable, tenured team with a collaborative culture
• Immediate Certifications available: forklift, aerial platform lift, (please provide a list of options for our marketing outreach) provided on-site within a couple of days of hire
• Multi-craft technicians have moved into:
• Project engineering roles
• Controls tech roles
• Line engineer roles
• New technology coming into the building (3-6-9 month onboarding goal):
• Infrared scanning, thermography, ultrasound for air leak detection

A/B/C level explained: (from prior notes - please confirm)

• Multi-Craft C
• Basic proficiency in Maintenance Technician C, B & A levels. Successful score on the Multi-Craft Test that falls in the Multi-Craft C range. Experience using PLC software. Ability to modify software and perform minor program adjustments; write simple programs; program drives; program robots.
• Multi-Craft B
• Perform all aspects of Multi-Craft C with increasing PLC programming responsibility. Successful score on the Multi-Craft Test that falls in the Multi-Craft B range. Successful score on the Multi-Craft Test that falls in the Multi-Craft B range.
• Multi-Craft A
• Perform all aspects of Multi-Craft B. Project management, complex PLC programming. Experience working with and maintaining servo motors; able to work with and on communication protocols such as switches and ethernet. Successful score on the Multi-Craft Test that falls in the Multi-Craft A range.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• 160 hours vacation (inclusive of sick days) (@Maleah Meredith - I believe hourly vacation is different from salary, correct?)
• Medical and flex benefits (benefit summary pending from client)
• 401(k): dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%

Relocation

• Open to relocation

Visa Sponsorship

• Not available at this time

Recruiting Process

• Round 1: Optional Teams video call / Onsite if candidate is local
• Round 2: Onsite interview with Harley Thompson (primary); Charlie Allen joins when available; Malia Meredith may also participate
• Assessment: Ramsey test (currently being revamped to a proprietary assessment; trial run this Wednesday; score aligns to skill level A/B/C and corresponding pay)
• Plant tour is a key evaluation component - candidates naturally reveal hands-on experience and technical curiosity during the walkthrough
• Full interview + tour + test: approximately 2 hours; (1 hour for the test)
• Submit resumes and candidate summaries to Charlie Allen, Harley Thompson, and Malia Meredith
• Cadence: candidate pipeline update to client every Thursday; candidate follow-up every Friday

Outstanding from Client

• Current shortlist of candidates already in consideration (to avoid duplicate outreach)

About Our Client

We are assisting our client, a well-established, growth-oriented manufacturing organization, in finding a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician. Our client operates across multiple business units and approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of production space. They serve customers across automotive, heavy trucking and other industries and are actively expanding through new program awards. Our client is known for a strong coaching culture, long-term employee development, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Role Summary

We are looking for a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support production operations across stamping, welding, and assembly processes. Candidates are evaluated and placed at the A, B, or C skill level based on demonstrated experience and performance on a standardized assessment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills within a dynamic, expanding manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and standards at all times on the production floor.
• Ensure all products are maintained and repaired to the highest standards of quality.
• Collaborate with team members to maximize operational productivity and efficiency.
• Support achievement of daily and weekly production goals through proactive maintenance.
• Utilize PLC software to modify programs, perform adjustments, program drives, and program robots (level-dependent).
• Manage complex PLC programming and project-based maintenance tasks.
• Work with servo motors and communication protocols (switches, Ethernet) as required..
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area upon completing all assigned tasks.
  Qualifications & Requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency in maintenance technician functions at various levels, verified by a standardized Multi-Craft assessment.
• Experience with PLC software and the ability to write, modify, and troubleshoot programs.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and comprehending instructions and directions in English.
• Willingness to consistently wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor.
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client offers a collaborative work environment, meaningful opportunities for advancement, and a culture that genuinely values its people. Benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive medical coverage, and a competitive 401(k) match program.