Maintenance Lead EIF

Master-Pjk Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Isle Foods LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Maintenance Lead / Supervisor for our food production facility in Central Virginia. The role leads maintenance on production and packaging equipment, coordinates repairs, and partners with operations to ensure safety and efficiency.

You will be on-call for urgent issues and participate in six weeks of paid training at another Mid-Atlantic facility, mentoring technicians and maintaining clear maintenance records to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, ideally in food manufacturing, packaging, or distribution.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair skills.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, or technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues to keep equipment operational.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activity and communicate with operations and production teams.
• Maintain and organize parts inventory to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and ensure all work meets safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Technical training or certs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostics equipment

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Emerald Isle Foods LLC - Richmond, VA 23234

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Management

Maintenance Lead / Supervisor (Food Production Facility - Central Virginia)

What You’ll Do

This position includes on-call availability for urgent maintenance issues and about six weeks of paid training at another facility in the Mid-Atlantic region.

• Perform and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues to keep equipment operational.
• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activity and communicate with operations and production teams.
• Maintain and organize parts inventory to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and ensure all work meets safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, ideally in food manufacturing, packaging, or distribution.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair skills.
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, or technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance logs, reports, and communication.
• A team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills - you lead by example.

Extra Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Welding, fabrication, or HVAC experience.
• Advanced electrical knowledge (low-voltage control wiring or PLC familiarity).
• Experience with Urschel, Lyco, Vanmark, Ultrasource, Matrix, or Mettler Toledo equipment (or similar).
• Certifications in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, or HVAC.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Hands-on leadership in a stable, growing company that values teamwork and initiative.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities to train, grow, and make an impact on operations.
• Work in a clean, modern facility with advanced production equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.