Multi-Craft Technician

Ms Companies, LLC; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC in Cullman, AL is seeking a Multi-Craft Technician to keep stamping presses, robotics, and plant systems running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing with press machine exposure; you are safety-minded, able to work across trades, and willing to participate in technical tests during the

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on, safety-minded; able to work across trades.
• Willing to participate in written and hands-on/practical tests during interview.
• Must wear safety gear for tests (long sleeve cotton shirt, jeans, steel-toe shoes).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair press machines, robots, cranes, and plant utilities.
• Electrical diagnostics using multimeters to identify broken wires, faulty sensors, and relay issues.
• Use PLCs as troubleshooting tools; programming knowledge is a plus.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems.
• Perform metal fabrication, welding, and basic machining tasks.
• Operate lathe, manual mill, drill press, shear, and band saw.
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Skills

Press machine experience

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC experience

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Metal fabrication & welding

Machining tools operation

Safety & teamwork

Overhead cranes & forklifts

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Multimeter

Robotics control systems

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Location: Cullman, AL (Relocation Not Available)

Salary Range: $25 - 38/hr.

Employment Type: Full-Time,

Shift: Fri–Sun, 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Job Summary

The Multi-Craft Technician is responsible for keeping stamping presses, robotics, and plant systems running safely and efficiently. This role involves troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Candidates should have experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, with press machine experience preferred. Ideal applicants are hands-on, safety-minded, and able to work across multiple trades.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Press machine experience and basic knowledge of press machine functionality
• Electrical troubleshooting using a multimeter, including locating broken wires, sensor issues, and relay circuits
• PLC experience; using PLCs as a troubleshooting tool (programming a plus, not required)
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Metal fabrication and welding experience (MIG/TIG/Stick)
• Basic machining tool operation, with understanding of lathe and manual mill operations a plus
• Hands-on, self-starter attitude with focus on safety and teamwork
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

• Must complete a 10-question written test and hands‑on/practical test during interview to determine skill set and pay rate. Testing Note: Candidates must come prepared for the written and hands‑on/practical tests wearing long sleeve 100% cotton shirt, jeans, and steel‑toe shoes

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preventive maintenance experience

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair press machines, robots, cranes, and plant utilities
• Perform electrical diagnostics using multimeters to identify broken wires, faulty sensors, and relay issues
• Utilize PLCs as troubleshooting tools; programming knowledge is a plus
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems
• Perform metal fabrication, welding, and basic machining tasks
• Operate lathe, manual mill, drill press, shear, and band saw
• Support preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment
• Maintain clean and organized work areas

Physical and Environment Requirements

Physical expectations may include standing, walking, and bending for extended periods; lifting up to 50 lbs; performing electrical/mechanical repairs and welding; operating heavy machinery; and working in a noisy manufacturing environment with moving machinery and variable temperatures.