Maintenance Mechanic: Growth & Hands-On Troubleshooter

Boar's Head Brand; Jarratt (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar’s Head Brand is seeking a Mechanic to support maintenance of plant equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with various duties as assigned by leadership. A general knowledge placement test will be required.

The role involves observing, dismantling, repairing, and testing mechanical systems, and using metalworking tools. Strong teamwork and ability to follow written and oral instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic industrial mechanical systems, electricity and utilities.
• Ability to diagnose industrial mechanical systems and equipment problems.
• Strong knowledge of shop equipment setup and operation.
• Welding experience (TIG or stick).
• Willing to attend vendor training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Must work as a team player and communicate well with teammates.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs and plant rules.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Diagnostics / troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Shop equipment setup

Welding

Teamwork / communication

CMMS usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Boar’s Head Brand is seeking a Mechanic to support maintenance of plant equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with various duties as assigned by leadership. A general knowledge placement test will be required.

The role involves observing, dismantling, repairing, and testing mechanical systems, and using metalworking tools. Strong teamwork and ability to follow written and oral instructions are essential.