Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Saint-Gobain; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, & 

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Huntsville, AL to perform daily equipment and facility maintenance. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate to support production and environmental systems, with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, data recording, and effective communication with the maintenance team and leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with technical training.
• Welding certifications or on-the-job training preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude for industrial equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience improving equipment reliability and safety.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions; perform preventive maintenance.
• Schedule and execute maintenance; monitor systems and report abnormalities promptly.
• Record operational data using computerized systems and databases.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, and compliance with EHS standards.
• Operate or obtain certification to operate forklifts, boom/scissor lifts, and cranes.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG/ARC)

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

PLCs & VFDs

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training / welding certifications

Tools

Shop equipment and hand tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Maintenance Technician responsible for performing daily equipment and facility maintenance activities in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner. The successful candidate will inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, and make mechanical and electrical adjustments to a wide variety of plant equipment and facility systems. This includes production process equipment, HVAC systems, metal detection equipment, crushers, weighing and blending systems, conveyors, pumps, valves, piping, environmental and waste systems, fans, storage tanks, compressed air systems, fire protection systems, and facility structures.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions, completing preventive maintenance activities, and ensuring all maintenance documentation is accurate and up to date.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, monitor pollution control and auxiliary equipment, inspect transformers and cooling systems, and report any abnormalities immediately.

• Assist in constructing, modifying, and improving equipment and facility systems while recording operational data such as temperatures, pressures, and meter readings using computerized systems, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards, follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision, and proactively identify spare parts needs to support maintenance operations. A commitment to safety is essential, including strict adherence to company policies, environmental health and safety standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and consistently perform maintenance activities with little to no supervision is required. A strong focus on equipment reliability, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork will contribute to success in this role.

• Demonstrated welding and fabrication experience, including MIG, TIG, and ARC welding, with the ability to safely use grinders, drills, saws, and other shop equipment.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Technical training, equipment certifications, welding certifications, or relevant on-the-job training (OJT) required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to accurately record operational data, document maintenance activities, report equipment issues, and communicate equipment and system status to team members and leadership.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing tasks and responding to changing production needs.

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment and facility systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documents.

• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and industrial electrical systems preferred.

• Proficiency using computers for data entry, maintenance records, spreadsheets, and reporting.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work around industrial equipment, high-voltage systems, and manufacturing environments while following all company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to operate or become certified to operate forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and overhead cranes.

Join a team where your skills make a direct impact on safety, reliability, and production success. In this hands-on role, you will work with a wide variety of industrial equipment and technologies, including welding and fabrication, mechanical systems, PLCs, electrical controls, VFDs, environmental systems, compressed air systems, and facility infrastructure. No two days are the same, providing continuous opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities. As a valued member of the maintenance team, you will play a key role in maintaining critical production equipment, driving continuous improvement, and supporting operational excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in welding, troubleshooting, fabrication, electrical maintenance, and equipment reliability while working independently and collaborating with experienced professionals across the plant. We are committed to providing a safe, quality-focused work environment built on strong Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) principles. Employees are empowered to identify improvements, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their work while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose,- “Making-the World a Better Home.”

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [e-mail].

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:–

• Health and Wellbeing — Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.–

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance-

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options-

• LiveWell Wellness Program-

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave-

• Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.-

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan-

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability-

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance–

• Additional Benefits — Helping shape the experience and impact you want–

• Group Legal-

• Identity Theft Protection-

• Auto and Home Insurance-

• Pet Insurance and Discounts-

• Back-up Child & Elder Care-

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program-