Maintenance Technician

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Matern Staffing is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a growing food manufacturer in Stafford, VA. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems while supporting preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, food safety, and operational efficiency.

If you’re an experienced manufacturing maintenance professional who enjoys solving equipment problems and keeping production running, this opportunity offers hands-on work across mechanical,

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and automated production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and equipment issues on production lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and conduct basic root-cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Rebuild machine assemblies, pumps, valves, cylinders, and actuators as needed.
• Use mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Monitor spare-parts usage and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Mechanical skills

Pneumatic systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Welding

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

PLC basics

Job description

Matern Staffing is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a growing food manufacturer in Stafford, VA. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems while supporting preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, food safety, and operational efficiency.

If you’re an experienced manufacturing maintenance professional who enjoys solving equipment problems and keeping production running, this opportunity offers hands-on work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and automated systems.

• $30.00/hour

Schedule:

• Start time: 4:00 AM, Wednesday–Sunday, 8-hour shifts
• Monday and Tuesday off

What You'll Do:

• Start up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and equipment issues on production lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, complete repairs, and conduct basic root-cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Rebuild machine assemblies, pumps, valves, cylinders, and actuators as needed.
• Use mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Monitor spare-parts usage and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical production systems.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and packaging, conveyor, processing, or automated production equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with welding, fabrication, and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to approximately 50 pounds and work in indoor/outdoor manufacturing environments with temperature changes, humidity, noise, food ingredients, and cleaning agents.
• After conversion to Warabeya employment (typically 3–6 months): 401(k) with matching, medical/dental and vision insurance with employee premium paid by the company, life insurance, and paid time off.

About Our Client:

For over 55 years, our client has been devoted to bringing happiness to the table by providing safe, comforting food products. Through product development, production innovation, logistics, high safety and quality standards, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they produce fresh and ready-to-eat foods in a growing manufacturing environment.

About Matern Staffing:

• For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
• Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
• Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.