Industrial Paint Production Maintenance Associate

Falls of Neuse Management • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Industrial Paint Production Maintenance Associate maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and supports the reliable operation of paint and coatings manufacturing equipment. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to equipment failures, supports safe production startup and changeovers, and works with Production and other departments to reduce unplanned downtime while upholding safety, environmental, and quality standards.

The position involves maintaining paint-manufacturing machinery and applicable auxiliary systems, keeping maintenance supplies orderly, communicating spare-parts needs, and reporting breakdown status and production impacts to supervisors. Work must follow applicable OSHA, EPA, facility safety, hazardous-material handling, personal protective equipment, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with pumps, piping, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid-handling systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge of motors, relays, PLCs, and control panels; work must remain within training and authorization.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.
• Understanding of abrasive pigment wear, solvent compatibility, contamination prevention, and equipment cleanliness.
• Problem-solving, organization, communication, teamwork, and maintenance recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly, subject to assessment of essential functions and use of appropriate lifting aids.
• Ability to perform work that may involve prolonged standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Two to three years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in chemical processing, paint manufacturing, or industrial coatings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain paint-manufacturing equipment, including high-shear mixers, sand mills, filling lines, and related machinery.
• Maintain applicable auxiliary systems, such as compressors, ventilation, and filtration, where installed and within authorized qualifications.
• Keep maintenance supplies orderly and communicate critical spare-parts needs to management.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and communicate repair status, estimated needs, and production impact to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow applicable OSHA, EPA, facility safety, and hazardous-material handling requirements.
• Follow lockout/tagout and zero-energy verification procedures before servicing equipment; never bypass machine safeguards.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Support safe production startup and changeovers and coordinate with Production and other departments to reduce unplanned downtime.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Direct deposit and biweekly payroll.
• Collaborative environment where employee input is valued.

What This Job Offers

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