Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview The primary role of Mechanical Technicianis to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing and plant equipment in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner. This role will support production operations by performing preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment overhauls, troubleshooting, fabrication, and continuous improvement activities Responsibilities Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Follow all site safety procedures, policies, and regulations. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and utility equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical failures and equipment performance issues. Repair, replace, and rebuild pumps, gearboxes, shafts, bearings, seals, conveyors, motors, fans, and other production equipment. Operate machine shop equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and related tools. Fabricate and repair parts using welding and metalworking equipment. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications. Enter work order information, labor hours, and equipment history into SAP Maintenance Management System. Maintain maintenance procedures, manuals, and records. Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues. Work effectively with electrical and instrumentation technicians. Train and mentor less experienced technicians when required. Qualifications Required High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program. Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints. Basic computer skills. Preferred Associate degree in Mechanical Technology or related field. Experience with SAP Maintenance Management Systems. Experience operating machine shop equipment. Multi-craft maintenance experience. Candidates should possess experience in several of the following areas: Millwright work Welding and fabrication Pipefitting Rigging Sheet metal work Precision alignment Equipment rebuilding Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis Machine shop operations Hydraulic and pneumatic systems Certifications & TrainingRequired or ability to obtain: Confined Space Entry and Lock out/Tag out Mobile equipment certification (forklift, pallet jack, Scissor lift, JLG, etc.) Site maintenance training qualifications Periodic refresher and safety training requirements This Virginia position pays between $37.57 - $47.15/hour and annual bonus eligibility. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr