2nd Shift Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

This role is a dual-craft maintenance position with a strong mechanical focus (approximately 60% mechanical and 40% electrical) on 2nd shift in a unionized, climate-controlled food manufacturing facility. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of production and packaging equipment, ensuring reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The position requires flexibility to work 3rd shift as needed, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform both industrial equipment maintenance and general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain labeling machines, packaging machines, food processing equipment, bag filling machines, box making machines, and related production equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace gearboxes, motors, conveyor systems, sprockets, chains, metal detectors, bearings, bushings, sensors, drives, pressure blowers, vacuum blowers, pumps, and other power transmission components.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on pneumatic systems, including valves and actuators, and on hydraulic systems and motors.
• Carry out electrical troubleshooting on 110V, 220V, and 480V single-phase and three-phase systems, including wiring, drives, and associated controls.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting of industrial equipment to identify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform MIG and stick welding and fabrication tasks as needed to support equipment repair and modification.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic diagnostics on SLC 500 and 5000 PLCs and related control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings to plan and execute repairs and installations.
• Work with Fanuc robots, including troubleshooting and supporting robotic systems in the production environment.
• Install, route, and secure conduit and wiring for equipment installations and modifications in accordance with safety and electrical standards.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and extend equipment life, documenting work performed in the maintenance system.
• Perform general building maintenance such as changing filters in HVAC units, replacing lighting, and addressing minor facility repair needs.
• Use a tablet to receive, update, and close work orders, accurately recording tasks completed and parts used.
• Support safe startup, shutdown, and changeover of equipment, ensuring compliance with plant safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, resolve issues quickly, and maintain high equipment availability.

Essential Skills

• 25 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with dual-craft responsibilities and a strong mechanical focus.
• Proven experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical equipment in a production setting.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, power transmission equipment, electric drives, gearboxes, and conveyor systems.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems and motors, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including valves and actuators, and the ability to diagnose and correct pneumatic issues.
• Experience working with AC and DC equipment, including single-phase and multi-phase systems and DC motors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting up to 480V three-phase systems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment and machinery.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Competence in basic welding (MIG and stick) and fabrication tasks for maintenance work.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively for maintenance and repair.
• High school diploma or GED.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, climate-controlled, and well-organized manufacturing facility that invests in its maintenance team and provides stable, union-supported employment. The company offers a yearly $400 tool allowance, including an initial lump-sum tool check once you transition to direct employment, along with a provided toolbox to help you perform your work effectively. You will use modern tools such as tablets to manage work orders and track your daily accomplishments, making your work more efficient and transparent. Compensation grows over time, with scheduled annual pay increases, and overtime and double-time opportunities are available, with 1.5x pay after 40 hours or on the sixth consecutive day and 2x pay on the seventh consecutive day worked. The benefits package includes separate health, dental, and vision coverage options, as well as a 401(k) plan with a 50% match up to 6% after 90 days. Paid time off accrues based on hours worked, providing a flexible PTO system that rewards consistent engagement. The work environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, offering a supportive culture where skilled trades professionals can build a long-term career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a unionized, climate-controlled food manufacturing facility producing dry mix and related products for major retailers. The plant is described as very clean and well maintained, with a strong emphasis on hygiene and organization. The position is on 2nd shift, typically from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with expectations of working two weekends per month and an average of 4056 hours per week, including opportunities for overtime and double time. You will work within a union environment represented by a local bakery, confectionery, tobacco workers, and grain millers union, following established work rules and seniority structures. The facility uses a wide range of industrial technologies, including labeling and packaging machinery, food processing equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, electric drives, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, SLC 500 and 5000 PLCs, Fanuc robots, and electrical systems up to 480V three-phase. Maintenance technicians use tablets throughout the plant to receive, complete, and document work orders. The role involves hands-on work with tools, welding equipment, and industrial machinery, and you will be provided with a toolbox along with an annual tool allowance. Dress expectations align with a typical industrial and food production environment, requiring appropriate workwear and adherence to plant safety and cleanliness standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maumee, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.91 - $40.91/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)