Maintenance Technician IV (Machinist) - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Front Royal, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician IV (Machinist) manufactures, modifies, and repairs mechanical parts used in plant production equipment. The role produces replacement and custom components—including rolls, shafts, bushings, brackets, and other parts—to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. It also supports Maintenance Technicians with floor calls, preventive maintenance, and repairs when machining assistance is needed. The position promotes continuous, efficient, and safe operations in compliance with food-safety requirements and Customer and Company expectations.

The technician operates manual machining equipment, measures and inspects parts to maintain required fits and tolerances, reverse engineers parts when drawings are unavailable, and maintains a clean, organized, and safe machine shop. The role documents parts and materials, contributes recommendations to shift action plans and process improvements, attends applicable meetings and training, escalates issues, performs Lock-Out-Tag-Out when necessary, and follows food-safety and safety procedures. The incumbent must be capable of performing Maintenance Technician I, II, and III duties and may train or mentor junior technicians.

The position is based in a manufacturing facility on the production floor. Work involves frequent exposure to wet, dusty, humid, hot, or cold conditions; proximity to moving mechanical parts; and moderate noise that may fluctuate. Physical requirements include frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, standing for up to eight hours with breaks, and performing a range of movement and vision-related tasks. Occasional work may involve high-temperature areas, heights more than two feet from the ground, and strong magnetics.

Starting pay is $40.00 per hour. A shift differential is offered for second- and third-shift opportunities. Individual base pay depends on work location and factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. Full-time employees are offered health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

Requirements

• One year of machinist experience in industrial manufacturing is required.
• Three to five years of prior industrial or manufacturing maintenance/mechanic experience or training is required, preferably with processing and/or packaging equipment.
• Experience supporting maintenance departments with repairs or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of machining metals such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and perform precision work.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced mathematics skills.
• Proficient computer skills and experience, and willingness to learn computer skills used on the production floor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to read, write, count, and identify numbers, letters, colors, characters, and symbols as required.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities while maintaining composure.
• Ability to follow food-safety and safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, and follow proper Lock-Out-Tag-Out requirements.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate with management, maintenance, sanitation, and coworkers.
• Ability to perform duties accurately, pay attention to detail, follow direction, and work as a team member or independently.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Availability to work night shift, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Prior manufacturing or industrial experience preferred, with a strong preference for food or bakery experience.
• Welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and willingness to engage in 5S methodology.
• Natural curiosity and a passion for learning, training, and self-improvement.

Responsibilities

• Machine new parts from drawings, sketches, or worn components.
• Repair damaged parts through machining, rebuilding, or modification.
• Manufacture rolls, shafts, bushings, spacers, brackets, and custom repair components for production equipment.
• Operate and maintain manual machines and equipment, including an engine lathe, vertical milling machine, drill press, and surface grinder if applicable.
• Measure and inspect parts using precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators; maintain tolerances and proper fits.
• Assist maintenance technicians with equipment repairs when machining support is required.
• Reverse engineer parts when drawings are unavailable.
• Maintain machining equipment and keep the machine shop clean, orderly, organized, and safe.
• Document parts produced and materials used.
• Provide input and recommendations to the shift action plan and help improve preventive-maintenance tasks, SOPs, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with Management, Engineering, and Maintenance to improve processes, procedures, and methods, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Attend applicable daily start-up, pass-down, and training meetings.
• Escalate issues to the Maintenance Supervisor and management as needed.
• Perform Lock-Out-Tag-Out when necessary and follow food-safety and safety procedures and rules.
• Monitor for cross-contamination and foreign objects.
• Perform duties and qualifications associated with Maintenance Technician I, II, and III functions, as determined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Train and mentor junior technicians as needed and requested.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Dental benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• 401(k) beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment for full-time employees.
• Discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.
• Shift differential for second- and third-shift opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed