Maintenance Engineer

Link Technical Talent; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Technical Talent in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a stable site-based team. The role offers a 4-on, 4-off shift with a choice of days (6am-6pm) or nights (6pm-6am) and a 20% night differential, supporting large production fixtures on-site.

You will train operators and carry out hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, ensuring equipment runs reliably while taking the lead on on-site maintenance projects and improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Millwright, Mechanical Fitter, Welder, Maintenance or Automation Technician.
• Willing to work a 4-on, 4-off shift with days or nights.

Responsibilities

• Train operators and support customers on large fixtures and machinery.
• Carry out hands-on troubleshooting and repairs when required.
• Ensure equipment is running effectively and provide on-site technical leadership.

Skills

Millwright

Mechanical Fitter

Welder

Maintenance Technician

Automation Technician

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Choice of Shift (4 on, 4 off)

Newport News, Virginia (Commutable from: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Virginia Beach, Suffolk)

$80,000 - $100,000 + Training + Progression + Choice of Days or Nights + 20% Differential for Night Shift + Job Security + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you a Millwright, Mechanical Fitter, Welder, Maintenance, or Automation Technician, looking to step into a site based Maintenance Engineer role at a stable company, offering a choice of shift, long-term job security and specialist training on state-of-the-art machinery?

Do you want to take a technical lead in a site based role and showcase your skillset at a business with a long-standing workforce, who will value and appreciate your contribution?

This company is growing rapidly and have lots of exciting projects in the pipeline. They are now looking for another Maintenance Engineer to play a pivotal role at a local site.

In this role, you will work a 4-on, 4-off shift with a choice of days (6am-6pm) or nights (6pm-6am), supporting customers on-site with large production fixtures and machinery. You will train operators, ensure equipment is running effectively, and carry out hands-on troubleshooting and repairs when required.

This role would suit a Millwright, Mechanical Fitter, Welder, Maintenance, or Automation Technician, looking for instant progression into a Maintenance Engineer role, offering job stability and specialist training.

The Role:

• Choice of 4-on, 4-off days (6am-6pm) or nights (6pm-6am) - 20% differential for night shift
• Support customers on how to use large fixtures and machinery
• Train operators, ensure equipment is running effectively, and carry out hands-on troubleshooting and repairs when required

The Person:

• Maintenance Engineer, Millwright, Mechanical Fitter, Welder, Maintenance, or Automation Technician