Maintenance Technician

Richardson International • Winchester, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various types of equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, supporting equipment setup and modifications, monitoring utility systems, and documenting all maintenance activities. The technician will collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety and quality standards, and maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, warehouse, and utility equipment in an industrial environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs and/or relay logic, motors, control panels, and use of diagnostic tools (volt/ohm meter, amp probe, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to support equipment repair and modification.
• Working knowledge of industrial utilities systems (boilers, compressed air, chilled water, cooling towers, etc.).
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools and perform maintenance work in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to complete assigned projects and resolve issues.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Training, certification, or hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment preferred (or ability to obtain certification)

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, warehouse, and utility equipment, including electrical systems, motors, control panels, and conveying systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on all equipment in accordance with established schedules, manufacturer specifications, and plant standards.
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, and modifications; construct or modify electrical and mechanical systems using schematics, blueprints, and technical instructions.
• Monitor and maintain utilities systems (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air, etc.), including performing testing and routine analysis to ensure proper operation.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS and collaborate with Operators, Coordinators, and Managers to resolve issues, uphold food safety and quality standards, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees