What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multicraft Maintenance Technician position at Hithium Tech USA?
The Multi-craft Maintenance Technician will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimal downtime. This role requires expertise in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with a strong focus on industrial automation, PLCs, robotics, and high-speed manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with servo drives, vision systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and industrial networking technologies to support production operations.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues on production and plant equipment efficiently.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, servo drives, industrial robots, and vision systems.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical control systems, including motors, relays, drives, 3-phase power, and communication devices.
- Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in manufacturing processes.
- Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals for troubleshooting and repairs.
- Perform root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
- Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document work, track maintenance activities, and report failures.
- Assist in continuous improvement projects, modifications, and equipment upgrades.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, ensuring a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required (Technical degree or certifications in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machinery in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with experience in PLCs, automation, and robotic systems.
- Ability to diagnose and repair servo drives, industrial sensors, power transmission systems, and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, etc.).
- Proficiency in using hand tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to perform basic fabrication, welding, and machining when necessary.
- Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E electrical safety, and OSHA regulations.
- Must be comfortable working overtime and flexible shifts as needed to support operations.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various industrial environments (heights, confined spaces, hot/cold conditions).
We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, 401(k) matching, low employee-cost medical, dental and vision insurance premiums, and company paid Life Insurance, as well as company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The company reserves the right to modify or change the job description at any time.
