Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Laborup; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training program

Overtime

Raises based on tenure

Job summary

Laborup is seeking a true Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our highly automated production operations running. You will work across mechanical and electrical disciplines, with a focus on PLCs, ladder logic, and robotic CNC cells, while troubleshoooting real-time breakdowns and performing precision mechanical work.

The role offers a robust training program, opportunities for growth, and a pathway to advance your automation skills in PLCs and robotics within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults under pressure.
• Strong PLC literacy and ladder logic comprehension.
• Exposure to robotic CNC cells and automated handling systems.
• Comfort working across multiple PLC platforms and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot under pressure and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues on highly automated machinery.
• Electrical & PLC diagnostics – read ladder logic and troubleshoot diverse PLC systems.
• Robotics & automated cells support, troubleshooting CNC machining cells and robotic arms.
• Precision mechanical maintenance on CNC mills, grinders, conveyors, and handling systems.
• Perform high-precision machine alignment for critical components (ball screws, rails, fixtures).
• Maintain hydraulic & pneumatic systems, pumps, cylinders, valves, and regulators.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Document work performed, downtime causes, and parts usage; hand off clearly to shifts.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Robotics experience

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting mindset

Job description

Overview:

We are seeking a true Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our heavily automated production operations running at a high level. In this fast-paced corporate manufacturing environment, you must be confident working across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, with strong troubleshooting instincts and the ability to work problems from symptoms to root cause.

Because our floor is highly automated, this role requires a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, ladder logic, and robotic CNC cells. In addition to real-time breakdown response, you will be responsible for critical mechanical work, including precision machine alignments. For the right technician, we provide a robust, formalized training program to help bridge technical gaps and continually advance your skills in PLCs and automation.

If you're a skilled multi-craft maintenance technician, looking for a great long term home with training and benefits, this is the company for you!

Shift

• Rotating 12 hour shifts


• 4 on, 4 off schedule


• Evening Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am

Compensation

• Total Pay: $32.67 - $34.67 / hr


• Base Pay: $31 – $33


• Shift Differential: $1.67 / hr for 3rd shift


• Guaranteed Overtime

Raises

• Tenure Increases: Scheduled step-up pay increases every 6 months

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Under Pressure – Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues quickly and safely across highly automated machinery; approach each problem with a structured mindset to restore equipment and prevent repeat failures.


• Electrical & PLC Diagnostics– Troubleshoot complex low-voltage controls, sensors, motors, and relays. Navigate and read ladder logic across multiple platforms (facility utilizes up to 8 different PLC systems).


• Robotics & Automated Cells – Support, troubleshoot, and maintain automated CNC machining cells, robotic arms, and integrated automation systems.


• Precision Mechanical Maintenance – Repair, rebuild, and maintain equipment such as CNC mills, grinders, washers, and automated material handling systems.


• Critical Machine Alignment – Perform high-precision alignment and tracking for crucial machine components, including ball screws, rails, slides, fixtures, and jigs.


• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems – Maintain and repair pumps, cylinders, pneumatic valves, actuators, regulators, and other high-use hydraulic/pneumatic components.


• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance – Execute scheduled PMs and proactively flag developing issues within automated cells before they become downtime events.


• Documentation & Shift Handoff – Log work performed, downtime causes, and parts usage; communicate clearly with shift leads and senior technicians during handoffs to keep work moving seamlessly.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience – 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.


• True Multi-Craft Capability – Demonstrated ability to handle both mechanical and electrical breakdowns independently.


• Strong Electrical / PLC Aptitude – Ability to read ladder logic, trace electrical faults, and troubleshoot PLC-driven equipment.


• Mechanical Precision – Experience with equipment teardowns, rebuilding cylinders, and correcting alignments on rails, slides, and ball screws.


• Hydraulics & Pneumatics – Confident in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic cylinders, valves, and fluid power systems.


• Troubleshooting Mindset – Strong diagnostic approach; ability to walk into unfamiliar automation problems, isolate the issue, and execute a safe, effective fix.

Preferred

• Robotics Experience – Previous exposure to troubleshooting industrial robotics and automated material handling.


• Training/Certifications – TCAT, or other technical training/certifications.


• Tenure – Strong tenure across work history and proven reliability are highly valued.

Environmental & Physical

• Physical Requirements – Comfortable with typical automated plant conditions, working inside machine cells, and standing/moving for 12-hour shifts.