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Industrial Maintenance Technician (Multi-Craft)
Onward Manufacturing Company
Dickson, TN
Build a Career Keeping Manufacturing Moving
At Onward Manufacturing, our maintenance team is trusted to keep production running. We don't just repair equipment—we solve problems, improve reliability, and help manufacture premium products that customers depend on every day.
If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting industrial equipment, and have a desire to learn, we'll provide the opportunity to build your skills across a wide variety of manufacturing technologies.
Whether you're an experienced maintenance technician or someone with a strong mechanical background looking to grow into a true multi-craft technician, we'd like to talk with you.
What We Offer
- Starting pay based on experience and qualifications
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Company-paid training and development opportunities
- Stable, growing manufacturing company
- Advancement opportunities into Lead and Supervisor positions
Position Summary
The Industrial Maintenance Technician (Multi-Craft) is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment throughout our facility. This position helps maximize equipment reliability by minimizing downtime, performing preventative maintenance, identifying root causes of failures, and implementing permanent corrective actions.
Our technicians work on a wide variety of industrial equipment, making this an excellent opportunity to expand your technical knowledge while working alongside experienced maintenance professionals.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns while identifying and correcting root causes.
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance.
- Install, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints, and mechanical drawings.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial electrical systems.
- Perform basic welding and fabrication when needed.
- Document maintenance work accurately.
- Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, and fellow maintenance technicians.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, and productivity.
- Follow all OSHA, TOSHA, Lockout/Tagout, and company safety procedures.
- Support a clean, organized workplace through 6S principles.
Equipment You'll Work On
- Aluminum die cast machines (up to 1,600 tons)
- Industrial furnaces and launder systems
- Hydraulic trim presses
- Plastic injection molding machines (up to 1,200 tons)
- Progressive stamping presses
- Brake presses
- Powder coating systems
- Industrial robots
- Conveyors
- Pumps and motors
- Air compressors
- PLC-controlled production equipment
No two days are exactly the same, providing opportunities to continually build your troubleshooting skills.
What We're Looking For
- Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with a desire to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical systems.
- Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, or technical drawings.
- Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, industrial controls, or automation is preferred.
- Technical school, Mechatronics training, military maintenance experience, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus.
If you don't meet every qualification but have strong mechanical abilities, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.
The technicians who thrive on our team:
- Take ownership of equipment reliability.
- Communicate well with operators and coworkers.
- Stay calm under pressure.
- Think critically before replacing parts.
- Take pride in fixing problems correctly the first time.
- Continue learning new technologies and equipment.
- Show up every day ready to contribute.
- Work safely without compromising quality.
Career Growth
This position provides opportunities to learn electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, fabrication, and industrial automation while preparing for advancement into Lead Technician, Maintenance Planner, or Maintenance Supervisor roles.
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work around industrial equipment.
- Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, ladders, and lifts.
- Work overtime or alternate shifts as needed to support production.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement—and where you'll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills while making a real impact—we encourage you to apply today.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25