Industrial Maintenance Tech: Welding, PLCs & Conveyors

US LBM; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Building Solutions, part of US LBM, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Responsibilities include welding, wiring, conveyor maintenance, and facilities tasks, with a focus on safety and uptime.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, welding experience (SMAW/GMAW), PLC/control familiarity, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of industrial machinery/conveyor system maintenance experience.
• Welding experience required (SMAW, GMAW) with basic metallurgy knowledge.
• Experience with PLCs, relays, VFDs, and related electrical components preferred.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Ability to read electrical and structural blueprints.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs per manufacturer guidelines using the CMMS system and following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Repair machinery and facility systems using foundational welding knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Prepare, fit, and weld components on industrial equipment, selecting appropriate processes and applying basic metallurgy considerations.
• Assist with installation, wiring, and setup of industrial electrical equipment, including routing conductors, making terminations, and verifying safe functionality.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including gears, sprockets, and chain/belt components, to maintain performance and uptime.
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure equipment is kept in safe operating condition.
• Assist with facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing, racking, lighting, and general building repairs.

Skills

Welding SMAW/GMAW

PLC/control systems familiarity

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Electrical wiring/setup

Preventive maintenance

Machinery alignment/repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certifications (D1.1)

Electrical accreditation (110–480 VAC)

Forklift Certification

Structural welding certification D1.1 position 1G

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Homestead Building Solutions, part of US LBM, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Responsibilities include welding, wiring, conveyor maintenance, and facilities tasks, with a focus on safety and uptime.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, welding experience (SMAW/GMAW), PLC/control familiarity, and forklift certification.