Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

Qualdoc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) company match

Vacation eligibility after 90 days

Safety equipment and uniforms provided

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician in Richmond, VA. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and welding disciplines.

The position includes a 90-day training on 1st shift before transitioning to a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule, with overtime and weekend work possible. Competitive pay starts at $34.67/hour, with a potential raise to $41.66/hour after training and

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on hydraulic system experience including valves and pressure troubleshooting.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience including motors, testing, light curtains, and area scanners.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and air cylinders.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems.
• Welding experience with MIG and stick welding for repairs.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Strong teamwork and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic valves, motors, PLCs, and electrical circuits.
• Perform electrical testing with megohmmeter.
• Maintain hydraulic presses and conveyors.
• Repair machinery using MIG and stick welding.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot air cylinders and automated equipment.
• Support installations and outages.
• Identify recurring failures and suggest improvements.
• Complete maintenance records and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

MIG welding

Safety awareness

Teamwork & reliability

Education

Industrial maintenance apprenticeship or Journeyman card

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $34.67/hour, plus applicable shift differential; higher pay may be available depending on experience
Training: 90 days on 1st shift before transitioning to a rotating 12-hour 2nd-shift schedule

Job Overview

We are seeking a Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment. This hands‑on role involves mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and welding work to keep production equipment operating safely and reliably.

The position includes a mix of equipment breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and reliability improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment problems.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic valves, pressure systems, motors, PLCs, and electrical circuits.

• Use a megohmmeter (megger) to perform electrical testing and troubleshoot equipment, including light curtains and area scanners.

• Maintain hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, rollers, chains, sprockets, and billet furnaces.

• Repair damaged machinery and equipment using MIG and stick welding.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, alignment, and component replacement.

• Troubleshoot air cylinders, fluid controls, automated equipment, and material‑handling systems.

• Support equipment installations, shutdown maintenance, and improvement projects.

• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend reliability improvements.

• Complete maintenance records and follow safety, environmental, and housekeeping procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance or maintenance technician experience.

• Hands‑on hydraulic system experience, including valves and pressure troubleshooting.

• Electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, electrical testing, light curtains, and area scanners.

• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and air cylinders.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems.

• Welding experience with MIG and stick welding for equipment repairs.

• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong teamwork, communication, problem‑solving, attendance, and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Experience with hydraulic presses, conveyors, rollers, chains, sprockets, and industrial furnaces.

• Completion of an industrial maintenance apprenticeship or possession of a Journeyman card.

• An associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.

Schedule and Training

• Complete an initial 90‑day training period on 1st shift.

• Transition to a rotating 12‑hour 2nd‑shift schedule after training.

• Follow a 2‑3‑2 work rotation, with shifts starting and ending at 7:00.

• Overtime and weekend work may be required.

• Participate in planned plant shutdowns and maintenance activities as needed.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Pay‑for‑skills program with the opportunity to earn up to $41.66/hour after completing the required training.

• Monthly incentive bonus potential of up to 25%, based on performance.

• Annual pay increases and a 401(k) company match.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Vacation eligibility after 90 days.

• Safety equipment and uniforms provided.