Industrial Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Morales Group Staffing; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Morales Group Staffing in Ashland, VA seeks an Industrial Equipment Maintenance Mechanic for a direct-hire, first-shift role. You will review the CMMS dashboard, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic issues to keep production line running.

Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing faults, repairing equipment, coordinating with Engineering and vendors, auditing spares, and logging safety inspections.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial/manufacturing and facility maintenance.
• Troubleshooting strengths in a production environment (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic).
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability fundamentals.
• Skilled with hand/power tools, gauges, measuring devices, and material handling equipment.
• Understanding of workplace safety standards applicable to manufacturing.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Outlook; experienced with CMMS platforms.
• Organized, analytical problem-solver; able to work both independently and on a team.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and a safety-first mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, production-focused setting.
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with CMMS beyond basics.
• Recent, consistent background in manufacturing maintenance.
• Evidence of continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience with facility projects and equipment upgrades.
• Clear communicator and collaborative teammate.

Responsibilities

• Keep production and facility systems running through expert troubleshooting, repair, and routine service.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment faults to reduce downtime and sustain throughput.
• Execute preventive maintenance to boost reliability and efficiency; document all work in the CMMS.
• Install, modify, and upgrade machines and support equipment as needed.
• Inspect, audit, repair, and replace critical components and maintain essential maintenance tools.
• Schedule and track work, inspections, and audits in the CMMS; complete and log safety inspections accurately.
• Manage parts inventory; source replacement parts and supplies.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for repairs and preventive projects.
• Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to support facility needs.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and leaders to resolve equipment concerns and improve reliability.
• Promote a safe workplace by following policies, lockout/tagout, and best practices; maintain precise records.
• Perform additional maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety-minded

CMMS familiarity

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Hand/power tools use

Maintenance planning

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Gauges

Measuring devices

Material handling equipment

CMMS

Job description

Industrial Equipment Maintenance Mechanic — Direct HireLocation: Ashland, VACompensation: $35.00 per hourSchedule: 1st ShiftEmployment Type: Direct HireWhat a Day Looks LikeYou arrive for first shift, review your CMMS dashboard, and map out the day: scheduled preventive maintenance, a planned machine upgrade, and a few follow-ups from the night crew. Moments later, a production line flags an issue—within minutes, you’re diagnosing the mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic cause, making a safe repair, documenting the work, and getting the team back on track. By midday you’re auditing critical spares, coordinating with a vendor for an upcoming repair, and logging safety inspections. Before handoff, you finalize records and align with Engineering on reliability improvements.Key ResponsibilitiesKeep production and facility systems running through expert troubleshooting, repair, and routine service.Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment faults to reduce downtime and sustain throughput.Execute preventive maintenance to boost reliability and efficiency; document all work in the CMMS.Install, modify, and upgrade machines and support equipment as needed.Inspect, audit, repair, and replace critical components and maintain essential maintenance tools.Schedule and track work, inspections, and audits in the CMMS; complete and log safety inspections accurately.Manage parts inventory; partner with Engineering and Maintenance to source replacement parts and supplies.Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for repairs and preventive projects.Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to support facility needs.Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and leaders to resolve equipment concerns and improve reliability.Promote a safe workplace by following policies, lockout/tagout, and best practices; maintain precise records.Perform additional maintenance-related tasks as assigned.Qualifications2+ years in industrial/manufacturing and facility maintenance.Proven troubleshooting strengths in a production environment (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic).Working knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability fundamentals.Skilled with hand/power tools, gauges, measuring devices, and material handling equipment.Understanding of workplace safety standards applicable to manufacturing.Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Outlook; experienced with CMMS platforms.Organized, analytical problem-solver; able to work both independently and on a team.Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and a safety-first mindset.Thrives in a fast-paced, production-focused setting.PreferredHands-on experience with CMMS beyond basics.Recent, consistent background in manufacturing maintenance.Evidence of continuous learning and improvement.Experience with facility projects and equipment upgrades.Clear communicator and collaborative teammate.Physical RequirementsStand, walk, sit, and climb stairs; navigate the plant for extended periods.Frequent use of hands/arms and operation of tools, controls, and maintenance equipment.Lift and move items up to 50 lbs occasionally.Work around machinery, dust, non-toxic fumes, and industrial equipment.Visual abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.Work EnvironmentManufacturing setting with variable temperatures (below 65°F to above 80°F).Well-lit facility; occasional noise above 85 dB.Fast-paced, safety-, quality-, and team-oriented culture.Core ProficienciesMechanical troubleshootingPneumatics (systems and troubleshooting)HydraulicsElectrical troubleshootingReady to make a direct impact on plant performance in Ashland, VA? Apply today.