Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, TN is seeking a Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician (3rd shift) to join our manufacturing team.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and ensure maximum equipment uptime in a safety‑conscious environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting motors, transformers, PLCs, VFDs, and related components, reading blueprints, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade certificate in engineering or maintenance.
• 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow safety rules including LOTO, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance on production machines.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot motors, transformers, PLCs, VFDs, and related equipment.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams; read schematics and technical manuals.
• Run conduit and wire for machine installations.
• Maintain PM program and document readings and observations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering or industrial maintenance/electrician certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Meggers

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

PLCs, VFDs, transformers

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0124064 Date Posted: 2026-03-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy located in Alamo, TN is seeking a Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team. In this role, the successful candidate will work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment. The technician will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure maximum equipment efficiency, reliability, and uptime. All tasks will be performed in compliance with company policies, safety standards, and continuous improvement objectives.

How you’ll make an impact

• Observe and follow all safety rules and procedures, including Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO), OSHA, MSDS, EPA, and HAZMAT requirements
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance on production machines and facility equipment
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to production equipment to minimize downtime
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including motors, transformers, PLCs, VFDs, compressors, chillers, boilers, relays, switches, position‑sensing devices, and printed circuit boards
• Safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair 115V and 480V electrical equipment
• Read, interpret, and analyze blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, block diagrams, and technical manuals
• Run conduit and pull wire for new machines and equipment installations
• Perform preventive maintenance and provide recommendations to improve the PM program
• Monitor and document equipment readings, settings, meters, gauges, and observations as required
• Use common electrical and mechanical tools including multimeters, amp probes, meggers, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Perform basic machinist duties, plumbing maintenance, and carpentry functions
• Perform basic welding and cutting tasks including acetylene torch, plasma, stick welding, and brazing
• Secure and complete required department work order documentation
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned work areas and general surroundings
• Work effectively within a team environment and communicate clearly with production staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your background

• Associate degree in an engineering discipline or industrial maintenance/electrician certificate from an accredited trade school or 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC principles, and industrial controls

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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