Maintenance Mechanic

Skillforce•Richmond, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a food manufacturer/processor client in Richmond, VA. This is 2nd shift, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, paying $28–$31/hour depending on experience. Primary responsibilities are the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of production, packaging, and facility equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills, is comfortable working around sanitation/washdown areas and GMP requirements, and prioritizes food safety, quality, and equipment uptime.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, installation, or related roles.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
Reliable transportation
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working around sanitation/washdown areas and GMP requirements
Prioritizes food safety, quality, and equipment uptime

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, following technical manuals and schematics
Diagnose issues by observing machine operation, listening for abnormal sounds, and using testing tools to identify root causes
Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts, inspect components for wear, and confirm dimensional specifications
Adjust, repair, or replace mechanical and control parts to restore optimal equipment performance and minimize line downtime
Install and set up structural and functional components, lubricate and clean parts, and test to verify repairs
Operate metalworking and fabrication tools (drill presses, grinders) to build or repair parts as needed
Monitor equipment during production runs, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform emergency repairs to protect food safety and quality
Maintain a clean, sanitized work environment consistent with GMP standards, and accurately document maintenance activities, parts used, and repairs performed
Assist with installation, setup, and calibration of new or existing systems and equipment
Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and calibrations to keep machinery running within specifications