Maintenance Technician - Entry Level

We are seeking an entry-level maintenance team member with experience using basic hand tools to complete preventative and periodic maintenance tasks on the production equipment in the facility.

This position is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and interested in developing skills in industrial or facility maintenance.

Location:

Richmond, VA

This position pays up to $24/hour (depending on experience) plus a $1/hour shift differential for 2ndor 3rdshift

• Demonstrate full understanding of EH&S process and requirements to complete maintenance tasks for assigned equipment.
• Complete forklift training and scissor lift training (if applicable) for safe use as needed for task assignments.
• Ability to inspect, operate, and identify operational issues with overhead crane systems.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of testing instruments such as voltmeter in completion of assignments.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks per content and schedule of assigned equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks for plant waste water treatment system.
• Develop working knowledge for plant support systems such as HVAC, cooling, exhaust and emission controls, water pre-treatment, waste-water, and air make-up.
• Develop working knowledge for operation of plant production equipment.
• Provide first level response to equipment breakdowns.
• Provide support and back‑up to daily production maintenance requirements when assigned.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative tasks of assigned equipment.
• Complete housekeeping tasks as required of the assigned work area including floor scrubber.
• Participate with OEM providers in the repair or preventative service of assigned equipment.
• Use personal PPE as provided for safe completion of assignments.
• Complete outside training including travel when applicable to acquire needed skillsets.

Qualified candidate must possess manufacturing knowledge. Employee must be competent in the functioning of the location’s equipment and understand the inherent manufacturing dangers present in safe completion of the maintenance activities. Demonstrated competence in plant EH&S procedures for Lockout/Tagout, Mobile Equipment, Fall Protection, and Confined Space are critical. Must ensure compliance with contractor pre‑work procedures when contractors working on assigned tasks.

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals, safety rules, etc…
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.
• Ability to complete basic math computation and measurement conversions
• Ability to work independently and identify equipment problems.

• 1-3 years of machining experience.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.

• Comply with Company EH&S policies and procedures through training and process understanding.
• Provide hands on completion of work assignments.
• Show aptitude to comprehend machine drawings and manuals for assigned equipment.
• Work scheduled hours including 12 hour shifts as well as overtime when required.
• Assist in any additional duties as directed by leadership. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. You may be required to perform other reasonably related assignments as assigned by leadership.
• Compensation changes are based on a combination of demonstrated competency and merits.
• Proficiency in this position is expected to be achieved in 18 to 24 months.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical…