Maintenance Mechanic

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Suffolk, VA, is seeking a highly skilled mechanical and electrical specialist for maintenance and repair of packaging and processing equipment. The role requires independent work and hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting. Candidates must possess basic mechanical skills and a vocational/technical background. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have vocational/technical certifications or military training with relevant experience.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Proof of previous forklift driving experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair mechanical drives, motors, and hydraulic components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility machinery.
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.

Skills

Basic mechanical and electrical skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer applications (Word, Outlook)

Education

Associate Degree or vocational/technical certification

Tools

Measuring belts

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary

Highly skilled mechanical and electrical specialist responsible for maintenance and repair of light to medium duty packaging and processing equipment, including conveyors, blowers, sifters, burners, grinders, conventional and high-speed packaging machines, labeling and printing equipment, vacuum and hydraulic pumps, forklifts, and air compressors. The role includes building new equipment and maintaining existing plants, requiring independent work with minimal supervision and the application of mechanical/electrical knowledge and judgment in repair, overhaul, and remanufacturing of plant equipment.

Job Duties

• Inspect, repair, and perform overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, transport conveyor systems, and rotating, cutting, and grinding equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct performance testing of production machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control centers, electromechanical drives, and sub‑electrical panels using volt and amp meters.
• Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments to determine working clearances on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Identify proper materials required for repairs, such as measuring belts, chains, and fasteners, and fill out order forms as required.
• Perform machine shop duties such as general metal fabrication, welding, and machining.
• Establish work orders and requisition/order parts.
• Requisition shop supplies and equipment such as replacement parts, hardware, lubricants, tools, and testing instruments.
• Provide technical input to write and maintain standard operating procedures and job safety analyses.
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic mechanical and electrical skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Must have acquired vocational/technical certifications, hands‑on training, apprenticeship completion, or military training with work‑related experience.
• Associate Degree or 1–2 years of experience desired.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required; high school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to identify basic mechanical and electrical parts.
• Proven ability to perform basic computer applications such as Word and Outlook.
• Proof of previous forklift driving experience is a plus.

Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities

• Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse, and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (e.g., HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA).

Physical Demands

• Must be willing and able to frequently lift 25 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work in a non‑climate‑controlled environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees.

This is a description of the general duties and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. This position requires ongoing training in accordance with the attached Job Training Matrix.