1st Shift Maintenance Electrician: Hands-on Machine Repair Pro

Crane Company; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform diversified installation, repair, and preventative maintenance on plant machinery, equipment, and auxiliaries. You will read drawings and manuals, install attachments, repair electrical systems, and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include dismantling and rebuilding units, maintaining tools and workspace, and collaborating with maintenance staff to diagnose faults and implement effective fixes.

Qualifications

• Must lift parts up to 50 lbs; team lift for heavier items.
• Basic blueprint reading to interpret drawings and specs.
• Basic math including fractions and decimals for materials, manufacturing, and inspection.
• Ability to read measuring instruments (tape measure, micrometers, calipers).
• Electrical maintenance certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform analytical troubleshooting and electrical installation/repair of electronic equipment and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, repair, and maintain machinery from drawings and manuals.
• Dismantle units, replace defective parts, reassemble and prove out.
• Operate machine tools (mills, lathes, drill presses, etc.) and related equipment.
• Move, align, and install machines, pumps, ducts, guards, and attachments.
• Perform plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry, and welding as needed for maintenance.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and report faults to supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Measuring instruments

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical Maintenance Certification

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform diversified installation, repair, and preventative maintenance on plant machinery, equipment, and auxiliaries. You will read drawings and manuals, install attachments, repair electrical systems, and ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include dismantling and rebuilding units, maintaining tools and workspace, and collaborating with maintenance staff to diagnose faults and implement effective fixes.