Maintenance Tech I

Valtimorporated•Forest, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Valtim Marketing Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Technician 1 to perform routine and preventive maintenance at its site and provide support with equipment operation during unplanned events. The position reports to the Plant Manager. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. The role allocates approximately 75% of time to day-to-day tactical work, 15% to maintenance, equipment, facilities, and inventory documentation, and 10% to planning and directing outside technicians or crews as instructed by management. The technician supports the company’s vision and mission while representing Valtim professionally. Duties include maintaining machines and building systems, troubleshooting operations, following safety and quality procedures, keeping records, managing maintenance-parts inventory records, and installing or replacing machine parts and attachments. The technician may need to travel for equipment or technician training and certification, averaging twice per year or as required, and must participate in scheduled on-call coverage during off-hours and weekends. The work environment may involve fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, moderate-to-loud noise, chemical fumes, and airborne particles such as paper dust. The role is fast-paced and subject to schedule and priority changes and short-notice activity. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with experience, or vocational/technical certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong mathematical aptitude.
Outstanding attention to detail and results orientation.
Ability to complete projects with limited assignable resources.
Ability to read, understand, and follow equipment manuals.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively, and to take and apply instructions.
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, crouch, and walk for prolonged periods, up to eight hours or more per day.
Ability to lift 20 pounds continually and up to 50 pounds occasionally during a shift.
Ability to traverse stairs both up and down without assistance.
Ability to work scheduled on-call coverage during off-hours and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a mechanical and maintenance role is preferred.
Some travel may be required for equipment and technician training and certification, averaging twice per year or as required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventive maintenance to keep machines operating smoothly and efficiently.
Monitor building systems and maintain the physical condition of buildings.
Become familiar with operations and troubleshoot equipment or operational issues.
Provide support in operating equipment during unplanned events.
Follow OSHA requirements, company policies, safety regulations, manuals, systems, and procedures.
Keep the immediate work area organized and accessible.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time, including documentation related to inventory, equipment, and facilities maintenance and repairs.
Inform the Plant Manager of equipment and production problems.
Record items removed from the Maintenance Parts Inventory.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
Plan and provide direction for outside technicians or crews as instructed by management.
Follow personnel and quality-control procedures and comply with training; request direction when needed.
Provide a positive, motivating example for co-workers.
Represent the company professionally and maintain an appearance and demeanor reflecting its commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect.
Seek to acquire new skills and improve existing skills.
Participate in scheduled on-call coverage during off-hours and weekends and develop the knowledge and training needed to support production employees when called.
Perform other related duties as assigned.