Maintenance Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our client in Richmond, VA. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment on a 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, TPM outages, emergency repairs, and reading manuals/diagrams. Strong mechanical, electrical/PLC understanding, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing is required.
• Minimum 4 years of production maintenance experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and TPM activities.
• Read manuals, diagrams and work orders to perform services.
• Diagnose problems and replace/repair parts to achieve acceptable solutions.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage onsite work.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical/PLC understanding

Communication skills

Team orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pneumatic certifications

Hydraulic certifications

Welding (TIG, MIG, stick)

Job description

Are you a Maintenance Technicianlooking to join oneof the top companies in theIndustrial Machinery Manufacturing industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in manufacturing?

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work onsitewith our client in Richmond, VA.

Here’s what you’d do:

• The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• These duties are to be conducted in accordance with safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain both production machines and facility equipment at the main site as well as satellite sites.
• Execute challenging mechanical tasks on a wide range of production and facility equipment that need mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine TPM outages.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Perform building and grounds related tasks to maintain the safety, functionality, and general upkeep of each facility.
• Coordinate with contractors, obtain quotes, and manage contractors during onsite work.
• Read and interpret equipment documents (i.e., manuals, schematics, diagrams, etc.) as well as internal work orders to perform the required service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make appropriate adjustments until acceptable solution has been achieved.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, or other abnormal situations and report observations to proper supervision or intervening immediately if personnel or equipment safety is at risk.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis to identify the true cause of a failure, fix the problem, and prevent the issue from recurring.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas to 5S standards.
• Take on other duties or assist in other departments as business needs change.
• Receive directions from supervisor and execute all tasks as directed.
• Work well in a team, collaborating with and supporting maintenance technicians, operators, engineers, and other client employees to perform daily duties.
• Work well alone, without any supervision, and still execute efficiently at a high level.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Hours: 2nd shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Length: Direct Hire
• Hourly Pay Range: $30-$34,plus $1.25 ShiftDifferential and an additional $0.75 off-shift seniority premium after 2 years of service

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing
• Minimum 4 years of production maintenance experience

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Pneumatic certifications
• Hydraulic certifications
• Welding (TIG, MIG, and stick)
• Good hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills, with some understanding of electrical and PLC systems.
• Clear and effective communication skills - verbal, written, and typed - across all levels of the organization (able to receive and give).
• Embodies the client values (i.e., Teamwork, Problem Solving, Integrity, Relationships, and Excellence).
• Possess a basic understanding of math.
• Able to follow the directions of the supervisor.
• Open to constructive criticism and makes proper adjustments to feedback.
• Team player, possessing a positive attitude in the face of challenges.
• Resourceful and finds a way to safely solve new or unique challenges.
• Eager to learn new information and techniques to improve craft as well as understand all aspects of vcoil manufacturing process.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Work at least 1 Saturday a month, and possibly more as business needs dictate.
• Work 2nd shift (hours 2:30-11:00 pm), and willing to make temporary schedule shifts to cover teammates' PTO (i.e., vacations, illnesses, appointments, etc.).
• Flex break and lunch schedules to accommodate production and facility needs.
• Able to safely lift objects weighing up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Able to stand for long periods & stoop/bend/push/pull frequently.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.