Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician-Day Shift

IPG; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced production and facility equipment. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and proactive maintenance within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, work-order management in AMMS, and collaboration with engineers and operators to prevent recurrence. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, CMMS experience, and flexibility to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED with 5 years of multi-craft maintenance experience; OR 5 years military technical experience; OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years manufacturing experience.
• CMRT certification is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management program (CMMS) required.
• Ability to work any shift (weekends, holidays, overtime).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods; dexterity for climbing stairs/ladders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Machinist skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive a zero-incident safety culture by following all safety rules and participating in investigations.
• Execute preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve machine reliability.
• Enter, manage, and complete work orders in AMMS; manage spare parts and stockroom inventory.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance Team, and Operators to root-cause problems and implement prevention.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair using PLCs; calibrate instrumentation; perform welding, fabrication, and electrical tasks.
• Perform related maintenance tasks as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Machinist skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Military technical experience

Tools

CMMS

CMRT certification

Job description

Join the IPG Team! 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!

Join the IPG Team! 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.