Maintenance/Engineering - Facilities Repair & Maintenance Technician II

Colonial Group; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Tech Maintenance I for first shift to maintain and repair plant equipment, including conveyors, cranes, and safety systems. The role requires reading manuals and following codes, with a focus on reliable, safe operation.

The ideal candidate has basic hand tools experience, 1–2 years in industrial maintenance, and a willingness to learn Dematic EMS/WonderWare. This is a full-time, first-shift position on-site at our Martinsville facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree or certifications in maintenance preferred.
• Experience in Industrial Maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assets using manuals, drawings, and codes.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of machinery and equipment; clear faults and jams.
• Log data for required maintenance reports and audits.
• Maintain conveyors, cranes, and the Automatic Sorter components.
• Perform PMs and adapt to Dematic EMS/WonderWare systems.

Skills

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance-related certification/degree

Tools

Dematic EMS

WonderWare

Job description

Tech Maintenance I

1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• Essential Functions: Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing assets as needed using operation manuals, drawings, manufacturers specifications and applicable building/electrical codes.
• Responsible for Safe, reliable and efficient operation of all machinery and equipment. Including, but not limited to, clearing faults, jams, crashes, etc.
• To insure assigned assets or areas are maintained per guidelines set by the management team. This may include routine checks and scheduled audits to verify PM’s and associated work orders have been completed.
• Log any necessary data for required reports pertaining to analysis, errors, and maintenance activities.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all conveyors. To include replacing items such as; bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, reducers, wheels, photosensors, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Automatic Storage and Retrieval cranes. To include replacing items such as; bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, reducers, wheels, photosensors, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the Automatic Sorter. To include replacing items such as; bearings, trays, tilt elements, carriage, etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of general functions of the Fire Safety Monitoring System. Such as performing system test and reports, maintenance for the pump and generator, replacing riser valves, sprinkler heads, etc.
• Responsible for all assigned PM's.
• Responsible for acquiring the necessary level of understanding of the Dematic EMS software system and WonderWare in order to safely and effectively operate, maintain and repair the VSC equipment.

ØOther Functions:

• Install, PM and repair of dock doors, locks, levelers, chocks, lights, etc.
• Install, PM and repair of facility lights, fixtures, ballast, etc.
• Install, PM and repair of facility plumbing such as sinks, toilets, faucets, ice machines, garbage disposals, etc.
• Install, PM and repair of various plant equipment such as bailers, cardboard conveyors, heat seal machines, tape machines, staplers, pallet jacks, etc.
• To safely and effectively use and maintain facility and Maintenance Department vehicles such as the pickup truck, dump truck, tractor, loader, scissor lifts, boom lifts, fork lifts, etc.
• To assist as needed in the VSC Lift Truck and Battery program. Such as general maintenance for any lift vehicles, towing disabled or stuck vehicles, changing and watering batteries, maintaining battery changing equipment, etc.
• Assembly, repair or relocation of office furniture and equipment.
• Responsible for plant snow and ice removal.
• PM, and repair of snow removal equipment.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required College Degree or certifications in Maintenance related fields prefered.
• Experience: Relevant Maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with basic hand tools required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an Industrial Maintenance field preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math functions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Basic PC skills.
• Must be able to adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform any required work function as directed by the supervisor in a safe and reasonable manner.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge and experience in Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Electrical trades is preferred.
• Must be team oriented.