Maintenance and Engineering Technician

Lineage; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Basic life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7+ holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage, The World’s Leading Temperature-Controlled Logistics Company, is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain and improve automated equipment within our warehouse operations in Portsmouth, VA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on conveyors, robotic systems, automated cranes, and related control equipment.

You will gain hands-on experience in industrial automation technologies while supporting line operations and ensuring safety and reliability in a

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in industrial maintenance or automation, with specific experience in troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming, HMI configuration, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with E Maintenance or Equivalent Maintenance programs (or willingness to learn) and strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing and fixing issues with automated machinery and integrated systems.
• System Installation: Assisting engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of automation systems.
• Technical Support: Providing ongoing technical expertise to support the operation of automated equipment and systems.
• Computer Skills: Utilizing computer systems for document organization, technical research, and operating technical materials.
• Maintenance: Performing maintenance and repair on electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Electrical schematics reading

Computer skills

Lift 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

Tools

E Maintenance

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri 3 pm - 10:30 pm, Training done on 1st shift for one month

Target Pay Range: $28-$32/hr

Join Lineage – The World’s Leading Temperature-Controlled Logistics Company

At Lineage, innovation and efficiency drive everything we do. We are looking for an Automation Technician to help maintain and improve the automated equipment that drives our warehouse operations. The successful candidate will assist with troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on conveyors, robotic systems, automated cranes, and related control equipment while gaining hands‑on experience in industrial automation technologies.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing and fixing issues with automated machinery and integrated systems.
• System Installation: Assisting engineering and plant staff with the specification, installation, and modification of automation systems.
• Technical Support: Providing ongoing technical expertise to support the operation of automated equipment and systems.
• Computer Skills: Utilizing computer systems for document organization, technical research, and operating technical materials.
• Maintenance: Performing maintenance and repair on electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems.

Minimum Requirements (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• 2 years experience in industrial maintenance or automation, with specific experience in troubleshooting electrical controls, PLCs, and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming, HMI configuration, and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with E Maintenance or Equivalent Maintenance programs (or willingness to learn) and strong computer skills.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed

Pay Range:$23.13 - $39.04

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.

Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.