Industrial Maintenance & Safety Coordinator

Industrial Maintenance & Safety Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried Starting Salary: $90,000/year (higher salary may be available depending on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance & Safety Coordinator to oversee equipment maintenance, improve machine reliability, and support workplace safety in a manufacturing environment.

This hands-on role focuses on maintaining CNC and manual machine tools, managing preventive maintenance activities, and helping ensure compliance with safety standards. The position also supports facility maintenance by coordinating contractors and addressing building-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for CNC machines, manual machine tools, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machinery to minimize downtime.
• Perform and coordinate routine maintenance activities.
• Maintain equipment service records, maintenance schedules, and technical documentation.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and implement corrective solutions.
• Coordinate repairs with external service providers when needed.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and identify critical replacement parts.
• Assist with equipment installation, setup, relocation, and production-related maintenance needs.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility.
• Coordinate safety committee meetings, programs, and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct workplace inspections and ensure identified hazards are addressed.
• Assist with incident investigations, reporting, and documentation.
• Support machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and other safety programs.
• Recommend corrective actions to reduce workplace risks.
• Monitor safety performance and support compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Facility Maintenance

• Serve as the primary contact for facility maintenance concerns.
• Coordinate contractors for building repairs, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance.
• Respond to urgent facility and equipment issues as needed.
• Support facility improvement projects and manage service provider coordination.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, production, or machine shop environments.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience maintaining CNC machines, manual machine tools, or industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability practices.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or managing a preventive maintenance program.
• Knowledge of machine shop operations and machining processes.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with safety committees, incident investigations, or workplace safety leadership.
• OSHA training or other safety-related certifications.
• Associate degree or technical training in maintenance, industrial technology, machining, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial machinery.
• Ability to respond to equipment and facility issues throughout the plant as needed.

Apply Today! If you have hands-on machine maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to workplace safety, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.