Maintenance Engineer

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

PTO accrual 152 hours/year

8 paid holidays + 1 family day

401k with 4% match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Matern Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for an apparel distribution center in Ashland to ensure optimization and smooth operation of facility systems.

The role focuses on maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic controls, material handling systems, and building conditions to maximize performance and stability of distribution systems. You’ll lead safety-compliant maintenance, train staff, and assist with future automation rollouts to deliver products efficiently across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience with industrial equipment.
• 1–3 years of equipment maintenance experience, especially with conveyors.
• Able to travel to support additional sites and train staff.
• Willingness for off-hours support and flexible schedule.
• Pass drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facility systems, including conveyors and control systems (e.g., motors, belts, scanners, VFDs).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components like photo eyes, solenoids, air valves, and motors.
• Supervise and train Facilities employees in the distribution center, ensuring safe and efficient workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, vendor support, and staff to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
• Develop and execute training programs for maintenance personnel and distribution center staff.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, legal, and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate HAZMAT records.
• Respond to operational inquiries and resolve facility-related issues quickly and professionally.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Conveyors

Leadership & Training

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Matern Staffing is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for an apparel distribution center in Ashland to ensure the optimization and smooth operation of facility systems. The Maintenance Engineer is essential for the upkeep of mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic controls, material handling systems, and building conditions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll help maximize the performance, stability, and scalability of the distribution systems.

By keeping operations running efficiently, training staff, and assisting with future automation rollouts, you’ll play a vital role in delivering products that bring joy and connection to people everywhere.

$80,960 - $110,400

• Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary
• Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 152 hours per year to start.
• 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off
• 401k plan match to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave

Schedule:

1st shift: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday

2nd shift: 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm Monday through Friday

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and repair facility systems, including conveyors and control systems (e.g., motors, belts, scanners, VFDs)
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components like photo eyes, solenoids, air valves, and motors
• Supervise and train Facilities employees in the distribution center, ensuring safe and efficient workflows
• Collaborate with IT, vendor support, and staff to diagnose and resolve operational issues
• Develop and execute training programs for maintenance personnel and distribution center staff
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and spare parts inventory
• Ensure compliance with all safety, legal, and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate HAZMAT records
• Respond to operational inquiries and resolve facility-related issues quickly and professionally

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience with industrial equipment
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in equipment maintenance, particularly with conveyors
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Leadership and training experience, with a focus on team collaboration and effective communication
• Ability to travel as needed to support additional sites and train new staff
• Flexibility with schedule, including off-hours support as required
• Ability to pass drug screening and background checks

About our Client:

For over fifty years, this family-owned company has grown into a leader in promotional apparel while staying true to its core values. With a commitment to quality, strong relationships, and community impact, it proudly employs thousands across the U.S.

About Matern Staffing:

For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.

Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.

Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.