Multi Craft Technician

Virginia Linen Service Inc•Petersburg, VA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technician opportunity with a family-owned regional company who has been growing successfully since 1934. This role will repair, maintain, troubleshoot and install various equipment and components of an automated processing facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of several of the following areas: Preventative maintenance procedures, Boilers, Air compressors, Welding and Piping, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Electrical circuitry and PLC's, Electro/mechanical utility and electrical trouble shooting, General equipment and building maintenance.
Ability to read and understand maintenance literature printed in English
High school diploma/GED
General Knowledge and skills which represent a good mechanical background
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
Must have the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Basic computer skills
Ability to stand for up to 7 hours of an 8-hour shift
Maintenance knowledge - sufficient formal or informal training to perform the duties of this position
Any combination of general maintenance, building maintenance, equipment maintenance, automotive maintenance, construction, plumbing, electrical, and military experience is acceptable
Minimum of at least 2 years of successful maintenance experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, inverter drives, or industrial laundry equipment is a plus.
Experience with formalized safety programs preferred, such as Lock Out/Tag Out, confined space, OSHA awareness, Technical School Courses or Ladder Safety

Responsibilities

Perform well-defined preventative maintenance programs.
Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management and support existing engineering teams or assist in other areas and/or departments as needed
Maintain safety and cleanliness standards
Troubleshoots sources of equipment problems by observing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems equipment and component devices in the operation.
Uses precision measuring and testing instruments.
Assists other maintenance personnel with emergency and non-emergency repairs
Inspects motors and belts, check fluid levels, replaces filters, and performs other maintenance actions while following maintenance procedure
Performs various welding activities including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing.
Troubleshoots and repairs Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and associated control systems.
Performs boiler chemical testing.
Preforms daily and weekly safety checks on boilers and makes necessary repairs
Performs wastewater pretreatment system testing
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearing, gears, and other parts of location equipment per work procedures or technical manual
Inspects motors and belts, check fluid levels, replaces filters, and perform other maintenance actions while following maintenance records