Industrial Maintenance Technician - Keep Machinery Running

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc; Milford (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. in Milford, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain machinery and ensure safety compliance, supporting production in an industrial setting.

The role requires mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, ability to read diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and respond quickly to downtime; strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential for continuous operations in our plant.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required (2 years minimum)
• Ability to perform cutting, grinding and welding activities.
• Willingness to learn the treating plant operation.
• Knowledge of Bearings, Motors, Gear boxes, Hydraulic systems, Sprockets, Pumps, and Pneumaticsystems.
• Ability to identify worn parts and knowledge of how to replace them.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or jobtype.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be self-motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Be comfortable working within Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Musthave a good knowledge of spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliantactivities.
• Maintain mechanical equipment to remain operational including chemical transfer pumps, vacuumpumps, valves, conveyors, hydraulic units, burners, mobile equipment, etc.
• Maintain electrical equipment to remain operational including breaker boxes, power supplies, sensors, and lighting, etc.
• Complete work orders for issues with equipment.
• Prompt response to operational downtime.
• Maintain and follow preventative maintenance programs with accurate record keeping.
• Install new equipment including running new electrical wire and/or piping as directed. Working withmotors, pumps, bearings, and chains.
• Keep the shop area clean and compliant with all safety programs.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and work with engineers as directed.
• Proactively detect, diagnose and repair potential issues using PM and inspection tools.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High School Graduate

GED

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Electrical schematics

Job description

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. in Milford, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain machinery and ensure safety compliance, supporting production in an industrial setting.

The role requires mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, ability to read diagrams, perform preventive maintenance, and respond quickly to downtime; strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential for continuous operations in our plant.