Maintenance Tech

• Location 4200 Holland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, United States
• Base Pay $21.44 - $26.77 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance, Repair, CNC
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

The base hourly range for this role is $21.44- $26.77

Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, specialized skills, and certifications.

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match
  - Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to Linked In Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

• Maintenance and Repair of manual and CNC/PLC-based machinery, assembly equipment, and mobile equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Service mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Installation, dismantlement, and relocation of machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings, or instructions.
• Execute Maintenance programs (Preventive Maintenance / TPM) for machine tools and assembly equipment.
• Repair and maintain facilities and grounds. Perform carpentry, painting, plumbing, cleaning, electrical, HVAC work to keep office and factory in good operating condition.

• Diagnosis & repair of CNC and manual machines (vertical & horizontal milling machines, lathes, multitasking/mill-turn combination machines, boring machines, grinders, drills, gear cutting machines, broaches, facing/centering machines, band saws, plasma cutting machines, press brakes, welding equipment, media blasting equipment).
• Assembly equipment (Cranes, Electrical testing panels, Air leak testers, Forklifts, PLC controlled dispensing equipment, Carousals, Paint/drying booths, scales & conveyor systems, Hydraulic presses, Parts washers, Ovens/Bearing heaters, Packaging machines).
• Other installations (Compressors, Overhead doors, Waste Systems, etc.).
• Perform and document preventive maintenance, lubrication, and equipment checks.
• Maintain a culture of 5-S in the workplace. Act as resource for 5-S activities in manufacturing & Assembly areas.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement in the assigned areas.
• Use SMA’s Maintenance work request queue (using online work order system). Ensure that work order status is updated periodically; ensure timely close outs, record on root cause detection and offer quality solutions.
• Responsible for tracking performance (time/cost/quality) on all work orders.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance of all safety and regulatory standards in SMA’s manufacturing & Assembly environment.
• Team lead for general upkeep of SMA’s VA facility/building and surroundings.
• Act as first responder for any emergencies in the plant (in the event of storms, burglar/fire alarms, emergency repair calls, etc.). Act as “last man to leave” for plant lockouts during emergency evacuations.
• Provide direction, safety guidance, and manage work permits for outside vendors and contractors. Examples would be Painters, General Contractor Builders, Locksmith, Fire alarm & suppression, HVAC, burglar/fire monitoring, pest control, riggers, millwrights, iron workers, janitors, etc.
• Maintain a culture of 5-S in the workplace. Act as resource for 5-S activities in manufacturing & Assembly areas.
• Ensure own compliance to all of companies Safety, HR, Accounting, Purchasing and IT procedures.
• Assist Preventive Maintenance, installation and repair work in regional facilities (IL, CA, TX, Verona, VA).
• Participate in process improvement & standardization of all maintenance work in SMA.
• Act as resource to other departments/regional facilities for any installation projects.
• Train others on trade skills, specific equipment, procedures and other Maintenance department activities.
• Facilitate set up for company events.
• Complete assigned craft training and assessments.
• Complete OEM and Vendor provided training.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in diagnosis & repair of general mechanical systems OR 1 - 3 years’ experience in…