Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Location: Wytheville, VA
Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
Pay: $33.04 | $1.50 shift differential

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician supports plant operations by performing electrical, mechanical, electronic, and instrumentation troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on a wide variety of equipment. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations through predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices.

This position works collaboratively within a team environment, supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals while fostering respect, dignity, and professionalism. The technician plans work effectively, prioritize tasks appropriately, makes informed decisions in a timely manner, communicates clearly to advance work efforts, and understands how individual contributions support broader organizational objectives.

• Maintain safe and continuous manufacturing operations by performing electrical modifications in accordance with NEC codes and applicable standards.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and complete electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs as required.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems; recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and spare parts inventory to optimize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain mechanical systems, electronic controls, instrumentation, and standard power systems using manuals, blueprints, schematics, precision measuring instruments, and hand/power tools.
• Install, start up, and/or assist with start-up of complex power, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Support Engineering with installation of basic to intermediate control and instrumentation systems.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills on major plant systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical components including bearings, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits on individual machines and integrated systems.
• Inspect, dismantle, and test machinery to determine defects and root causes of failure.
• Align and adjust equipment to required tolerances, including timing and clearance adjustments.
• Modify equipment with or without blueprints in collaboration with Plant Engineering.
• Assemble, reassemble, and commission equipment to verify proper operation.
• Operate basic machine shop equipment (lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, etc.) to fabricate, repair, or modify components; utilize brazing, soldering, and welding techniques as needed.
• Perform basic carpentry work as required.
• Install piping systems in compliance with regulatory and local codes (e.g., process piping, air lines, general plumbing).
• Utilize the MPulse Maintenance System to review work requests, document labor hours, record completed work, and issue parts from inventory to work orders.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives and process optimization teams.
• Maintain work areas and company property in accordance with 5S housekeeping standards.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Attend required training and recertification programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision or team leadership.

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• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology (or related field), or a minimum of five (5) years of industrial electrical experience at an advanced skill level equivalent to or exceeding Journeyman certification.
• Minimum five (5) years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, including hands-on work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret SDS sheets, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Proficiency in reading and applying blueprints, schematics, and equipment service manuals.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Electrical systems and electronic controls
• Mechanical systems and general repair techniques
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Basic PLC and logic systems
• Lubrication systems
• Welding and fabrication techniques
• Proficient in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
• Physically capable of performing required job duties.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Injury-Free Concept and strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

The salary range for this position is $33.04 with a $1.50 shift differential. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• • Competitive Benefits 
  • Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
  • Uniforms Provided, Reimbursements for Boots and Safety Glasses
  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Maintenance Educational Programs

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 

 
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.