Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright — Industrial Equipment

Colonial Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Gladstone, VA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to uphold the reliability of manufacturing equipment at Riverville Mill. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and repair or replace components as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of relevant experience and a technical degree, with the ability to interpret diagrams, manuals, and work orders while maintaining strong safety practices on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant work experience.
• Technical degree and/or comparable experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and equipment; particularly within the corrugated or packaging industry.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and systems according to established procedures.
• Ensure reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and repair equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders.
• Use hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensions.
• Assemble, install, adjust, calibrate machinery; dismantle and replace components as needed.
• Adhere to plant safety policies and participate in safety and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Reading diagrams & manuals

Calibration & alignment

Welding & pipe fitting

Rigging & millwright

Safety compliance

Communication & teamwork

Education

Technical degree

5–10 years industrial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonial Group in Gladstone, VA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to uphold the reliability of manufacturing equipment at Riverville Mill. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and repair or replace components as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of relevant experience and a technical degree, with the ability to interpret diagrams, manuals, and work orders while maintaining strong safety practices on the plant floor.