Advanced Multi Craft Maintenance Technician

Southern Textile Service • South Hill, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technician Looking for a challenging role in a highly automated environment where you can truly make a difference? Join a family-owned regional company that has been growing successfully since 1934. The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing equipment and components throughout an automated processing facility. This position plays an important role in keeping operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful maintenance experience.
• Strong general mechanical background with the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, boilers, air compressors, welding and piping, hydraulics and pneumatics, electrical circuitry, PLCs, and electro/mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance literature and technical information printed in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to maintenance needs as required.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and stand for up to 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with formalized safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout, confined space, OSHA awareness, technical safety training, or ladder safety preferred.
• Any combination of general maintenance, building maintenance, equipment maintenance, automotive maintenance, construction, plumbing, electrical, or military experience may be considered.
• Experience with Air cylinders and solenoid valves
• Experience with Steam traps
• Experience with Motor starters
• Experience with Gear reducers
• Experience with Inverter drives
• Experience with Industrial laundry equipment
• Experience with Boilers and air compressors
• Experience with PLC and automated control systems
• Experience with Welding and piping

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance programs and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), electrical circuitry, and associated control systems.
• Inspect motors and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including air cylinders and solenoid valves.
• Perform MIG, TIG, ARC welding, cutting, brazing, and other fabrication activities as needed.
• Perform boiler chemical testing, daily and weekly safety checks, and necessary repairs.
• Perform required testing and maintenance of the wastewater pretreatment system.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other equipment components according to established procedures and technical manuals.
• Assist maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain facility safety and cleanliness standards and follow all established safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, support engineering teams, and assist other departments as needed.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: up to $35 an hour annually, depending on experience and skill level
• Group Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED