Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician-Day Shift

IPG; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG in Blythewood, SC, is hiring a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot and maintain advanced production and facility equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with relevant maintenance experience, CMRT certification, and proficiency with MS Office and AMMS. Flexibility to work various shifts and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs are essential; forklift operation is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with 5 years of manufacturing multi-craft maintenance experience or equivalent military technical experience.
• CMRT certification is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work any shift, including weekends and overtime.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain advanced production and facility equipment.
• Enter and manage work orders in AMMS; track parts and update PM schedules.
• Perform preventative maintenance and improve PM programs.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance Team and Machine Operators to identify root causes.
• Carry out electrical testing, instrumentation calibration and basic fabrication tasks.

Skills

5 years manufacturing maintenance

CMRT certification

Microsoft Office

Shift flexibility

Lifting 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Machinist skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Technical Associate’s degree (optional)

5 years military technical experience

Tools

AMMS (Advanced Maintenance Management System)

CMMS familiarity

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Position Purpose: The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining advanced production and facility equipment. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing processes including logical thought processes, working effectively as a team, recognizing potential problems and providing means for avoiding the problems, and proven talents in written/verbal communications.

Principle Accountabilities

• Drive a zero Safety and Environmental Health incident culture by following all safety rules, participating in incident investigations to determine root causes and identify preventive measures, acting immediately to correct unsafe conditions, and participating in monthly safety initiatives.
• Successfully execute preventative and predictive maintenance activities including inspecting, testing, and operating to reduce downtime and machine reliability. Maintains proper maintenance records, logs, reports, and systems as required.
• Ability to enter, manage, and complete work orders into the Advanced Maintenance Management System (AMMS), request, retrieve, and maintain stockroom spare parts, assist with min/max determinations, and return all unused parts properly in the system and back to physical stockroom. Conduct scheduled Preventative Maintenance on all equipment while looking for ways to improve PM programs through determining appropriate frequencies, updating job completion time estimates, and improving work procedures/checklists.
• Partner and utilize Process Engineers, Maintenance Team, and Machine Operators to solve problems with root cause analysis and create preventative measures to ensure no reoccurrence. Support capital, equipment, and process changes and participate in continuous improvement work groups and support trials.
• Efficiently perform maintenance related duties such as diagnose causes of malfunctions and correct them through programmable logic controllers, perform instrumentation calibrations, repair troubleshoot, improve and maintain all equipment, perform rebuilds, minor welding, burning, brazing, fabrication, sheet metal, pipe fitting, lubrication, painting, electrical testing, measuring, conduit installation, soldering, and calibration.
• Related tasks as requested by supervisor

Essential Skills And Experience

• High School diploma / G.E.D and 5 years of manufacturing multi-craft maintenance experience OR 5 years military experience in a technical field OR Associate’s Degree in a technical field with two years of manufacturing experience.
• CMRT certification is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and experience in computerized maintenance management program required.
• Ability to work any shift (weekends, holidays, and overtime).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job such as lifting and moving up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods of time, bending, squatting or kneeling or climbing stairs or ladders. Ability and willingness to operate forklift is also required.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills required.
• Machinist skills preferred

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.