maintenance tech

Ameristaff; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance to ensure efficient and safe operations. Pay starts at $17.00/hr.

and up, depending on experience. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 3:15 PM – 12:00 AM, with opportunities for growth based on performance and safety

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing or production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, work orders, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and make repairs or adjustments.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and technical documentation to complete maintenance tasks.
• Inspect equipment, identify defective parts, and perform repairs, replacements, and testing.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and demonstrate basic computer proficiency.
• Follow all workplace safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Manual interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Windows operating systems

Job description

AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join a manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance to ensure efficient and safe operations.

Pay:$17.00/hr. and up, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3:15 PM – 12:00 AM

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize equipment downtime.

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and make necessary repairs or adjustments.

Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and technical documentation to complete maintenance tasks.

Inspect equipment, identify defective parts, and perform repairs, replacements, and testing as needed.

Perform basic machinist duties, as well as general plumbing and carpentry maintenance.

Utilize hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment safely and effectively.

Identify and report equipment malfunctions, defective materials, and other operational concerns to management.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and demonstrate basic computer proficiency.

Follow all workplace safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications of the Maintenance Technician:

High school diploma or GED required.

Completion of a maintenance-related apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.

Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Previous experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing or production equipment preferred.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, work orders, and equipment instructions.

Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.

Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Windows operating systems.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and respond efficiently to maintenance needs.

Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, moving machinery, vibration, and airborne particles.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the shift.

Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing over 75 pounds.

Since 1985, AmeriStaff Employment & Staffing Solutions has been providing staffing support to companies throughout Virginia and North Carolina. AmeriStaff's first clients were mostly textile and furniture. From our beginnings in seasonal industrial staffing, we have expanded to include: healthcare, nursing, clerical, accounting, technical, direct hire and temp to hire, just to name a few. In addition to servicing a wide variety of clients, we have also provided tens of thousands of job seekers with employment opportunities. AmeriStaff has 8 locations servicing Virginia and North Carolina. Our service areas in Virginia include: South Boston, Halifax County, Mecklenburg, Chase City, Clarksville, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Chatham, Martinsville, Henry County, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Stuart, Patrick County. In North Carolina, we service: Eden, Reidsville, Rockingham County, Stoneville, Madison, Greensboro, High Point, Yanceyville, Roxboro, Person County, Burlington, Mebane and surrounding areas.