Maintenance Mechanic

US LBM; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Building Solutions, part of US LBM, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Responsibilities include welding, wiring, conveyor maintenance, and facilities tasks, with a focus on safety and uptime.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, welding experience (SMAW/GMAW), PLC/control familiarity, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of industrial machinery/conveyor system maintenance experience.
• Welding experience required (SMAW, GMAW) with basic metallurgy knowledge.
• Experience with PLCs, relays, VFDs, and related electrical components preferred.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Ability to read electrical and structural blueprints.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs per manufacturer guidelines using the CMMS system and following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Repair machinery and facility systems using foundational welding knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Prepare, fit, and weld components on industrial equipment, selecting appropriate processes and applying basic metallurgy considerations.
• Assist with installation, wiring, and setup of industrial electrical equipment, including routing conductors, making terminations, and verifying safe functionality.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including gears, sprockets, and chain/belt components, to maintain performance and uptime.
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure equipment is kept in safe operating condition.
• Assist with facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing, racking, lighting, and general building repairs.

Skills

Welding SMAW/GMAW

PLC/control systems familiarity

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Electrical wiring/setup

Preventive maintenance

Machinery alignment/repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certifications (D1.1)

Electrical accreditation (110–480 VAC)

Forklift Certification

Structural welding certification D1.1 position 1G

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Homestead Building Solutions brings together four trusted names in the building materials industry—Homestead Building Systems, Barrons Lumber, Massey Builders Supply, and Alco Doors—uniting more than a century of craftsmanship, innovation, and customer service.

As part of the US LBM family of companies, we proudly serve builders, remodelers, and contractors across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., providing high-quality building materials, installation, expert support, and the personal service that defines true partnership.

A Brief Overview
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for conducting reactive and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment. The mechanic will also complete facility repairs as needed. This role requires proficiency in computer systems, control systems, and industrial machinery operation and repair.

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

What you will do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs per manufacturer guidelines using the CMMS system and following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Repair machinery and facility systems using foundational welding knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Prepare, fit, and weld components on industrial equipment, selecting appropriate processes and applying basic metallurgy considerations.
• Assist with installation, wiring, and setup of industrial electrical equipment, including routing conductors, making terminations, and verifying safe functionality.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including gears, sprockets, and chain/belt components, to maintain performance and uptime.
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure equipment is kept in safe operating condition.
• Assist with facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing, racking, lighting, and general building repairs.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Additional training courses in related fields demonstrating extensive level of knowledge and skill may be necessary.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with industrial machinery / conveyor system maintenance or like systems in an industrial environment.
• 1 year of fabrication experience preferred.
• 1 year of forklift experience.
• Welding experience required (SMAW, GMAW) at minimum. Basic understanding of welding processes and basic understanding of metallurgy and structural welding.
• Experience with conveyor systems, gears and chain systems and basic understanding of maintenance adjustments and repairs.
• Experience with machinery control systems, including PLCs, contactors, relays, variable frequency drives, and related electrical components preferred.
• Experience in wiring and setup of industrial electrical equipment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of electronics, including 24v systems, 110VAC through 480VAC.
• Operate a forklift and any other industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and structural blueprints.
• Must be familiar with computer system and their operation.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred tech accreditation for controls systems.
• Welding certifications preferred.
• Structural welding certification D1.1 position 1G required.
• Electrical accreditation for industrial electrical preferred, 110VAC through 480VAC.
• Forklift Certification preferred upon hire.

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Homestead Building Solutions, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.