Cradles Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Zing Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401K after hours worked

Long-Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturer in the Birmingham area, is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician. The role focuses on maintaining robotic systems, PLC-controlled equipment, and automated production lines in a high‑volume plant.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, experience with robotics, and a background in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting robotic systems and automated production equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience required.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support robots programming and teach pendant operations.
• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment, including Allen-Bradley systems.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls and VFDs.
• Support robotic weld cells and automated welding operations.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS (work orders, repairs).
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing and 5S.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Safety/LOTO compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or Journeyman Certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

CMMS (TabWare)

Job description

Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician

Zing Recruiting is partnering with a leading automotive manufacturing company to find an experienced Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician to join their team! This role supports advanced manufacturing operations, including robotic systems, automated production equipment, and industrial maintenance processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional with strong electrical, mechanical, robotics, and PLC troubleshooting experience.

Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician Job Summary

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience

Shift: 5pm to 5am

The Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment while ensuring production operations run efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting robotics, PLC-controlled systems, electrical and mechanical equipment, and preventative maintenance programs within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic systems and automated manufacturing equipment


• Support industrial robots, robotic programming, and robot teach pendant operations


• Diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment, including Allen Bradley PLC systems


• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment


• Troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)


• Support robotic weld cells and automated welding operations


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities


• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment issues


• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, work orders, and repairs


• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)


• Support continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S practices


• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production support needs

Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience


• Previous automotive manufacturing experience preferred


• Experience troubleshooting robotic systems and automated production equipment


• PLC troubleshooting experience required


• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills


• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics


• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics


• Experience maintaining manufacturing production equipment


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities


• Safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, or Yaskawa robot experience


• Robot programming and teach pendant experience


• Experience modifying robotic paths and programs


• Allen Bradley PLC experience


• Robotic welding or MIG weld cell maintenance experience


• VFD troubleshooting and motor controls experience


• CMMS experience (TabWare preferred)


• Technical degree or Journeyman Certification

Why Zing?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance available


• 401K available after reaching hours worked requirement


• Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Profit Sharing opportunities based on company performance


• Direct Deposit Programs

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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