Preventive Maintenance Technician

Alkegen • South Hill, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Preventive Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery. This role involves conducting routine inspections, lubricating, adjusting, cleaning, and replacing wear components to ensure optimal equipment condition and minimize unplanned downtime. The technician will also assist with predictive maintenance activities, manage spare parts inventory, maintain accurate documentation, and support general maintenance tasks. A key focus is on improving equipment reliability and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or other industrial equipment.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability.
• Ability to identify developing mechanical issues before failures occur.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in environments with elevated temperatures, dust, and noise.
• Ability to access equipment in elevated, confined, or restricted areas as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices.
• Familiarity with spare parts inventory management.
• Basic welding and fabrication experience.
• Forklift certification or industrial equipment operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections of kiln ovens, batch ovens, conveyor systems, vacuum tanks, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment.
• Lubricate, adjust, clean, inspect, and replace wear components as required.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they impact production.
• Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately.
• Assist with predictive maintenance activities, including vibration monitoring, temperature checks, and visual inspections.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Work closely with Maintenance Technicians and Production personnel to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support root cause analysis efforts following equipment failures.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Participate in continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Establish, organize, and maintain critical spare parts inventory for production equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment of critical components.
• Track usage of maintenance supplies and replacement parts.
• Assist with identifying and sourcing spare parts for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the maintenance management system.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance records.
• Update equipment history and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly.
• Support audits and compliance requirements through accurate recordkeeping.
• Assist maintenance team members with equipment repairs and shutdown activities as needed.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Support facility maintenance projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED