Multicraft Maintenance Technician – PLC & Automation

Why this opportunity stands out

• Pay: $38–$48/hour
• Schedule: 1st or 3rd shift, 2-2-3 rotation (12-hour shifts: 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am)
• Benefits: 401(k), Healthcare, Vision, Dental, PTO, Life Assurance
• Location: Frederick, MD (established food production environment)

Your impact

• Keep critical food production assets online by servicing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Use Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting to quickly isolate faults and minimize downtime.
• Read and apply blueprints/schematics to plan maintenance and execute accurate repairs.
• Diagnose and replace AC/DC motors and VFDs to restore performance.
• Repair ovens, mixers, and conveyors—core equipment on the process line.
• Handle light welding and fabrication when needed.

What you bring

• 3+ years in manufacturing maintenance; food production/processing preferred.
• Depth in hydraulics, mechanics, and industrial electrical systems.
• Comfort with machine configuration, teardown/rebuild, and preventive maintenance.
• PLC troubleshooting familiarity (Allen Bradley experience strongly preferred).

Technical strengths

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Maintenance and Repair Skills

Where you’ll thrive

Frederick, MD — with easy access from Baltimore, Frederick, Thurmont, Middletown, Brunswick, Urbana, New Market, Mount Airy, Walkersville, Gambrill, Jefferson, Burkittsville, Monrovia, Myersville, Adamstown, Libertytown, Ijamsville, Rosemont, Woodsboro, Emmitsburg, Brunswick Station.

Apply now

• Contact: James Walden — 215-999-6430 or james.walden@axionrecruitment.com
• Job reference: 2658
• Or click apply to submit your application.

Role aliases

Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Technician, Multi Craft Technician, Maintenance Electrician

Work Authorization

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.