Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician

Location: Decatur, AL

Pay: $28–$30/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: 12‑hour shifts on a 2‑2‑3 rotation | Rotating days & nights every two weeks

Job Type: Permanent, Direct Hire

Why This Role Stands Out

If you’re a seasoned manufacturing maintenance technician who enjoys real troubleshooting—not just parts swapping—this is a strong long‑term opportunity. You’ll work in a stable operation that values skilled trades, invests in training, and has never had layoffs . This role offers challenging equipment, autonomy, and job security.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician to support a food‑grade, non‑food manufacturing facility . This role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills across a wide range of production equipment. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing issues from start to finish and keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on position for technicians who can think, troubleshoot, and execute .

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex manufacturing equipment including:
  • Heating elements, rollers, cutters, and automation systems
  • Motors, cranes, electrical controls, and computer‑based systems
• Perform root‑cause troubleshooting , not just component replacement
• Execute preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns to support production uptime
• Follow and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs independently
• Complete welding and fabrication tasks as needed (welding experience is a plus)
• Access machinery in tight or elevated spaces as required
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve reliability
• Maintain compliance with all plant safety standards and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting manufacturing machinery
• Solid mechanical and electrical skillset
• Proven ability to diagnose issues independently from start to finish
• LOTO experience required
• Comfortable working in physically demanding, industrial environments
• Prior maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding experience (MIG, stick, or fabrication)
• Experience with automation or PLC‑controlled equipment
• Background in high‑temperature or heavy‑duty production environments

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing setting
• Exposure to heat, fluids, and dirty equipment
• Physically active role requiring climbing, lifting, and confined‑space access
• Rotating 12‑hour schedule (2‑2‑3)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $28–$30/hr
• Employee‑paid benefits
• Paid education and training opportunities
• Annual steel‑toe boot allowance
• On‑site food truck twice weekly
• Exceptional job security — no layoffs in company history

This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $64480.00/yr.

Room to grow Health , vision , dental

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.