Maintenance Technician – Continuous Improvement & Growth

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in South Boston, Virginia. In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment while promoting safety and quality. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and managing shift performance. Ideal candidates should have a High School degree or GED, mechanical and electrical skills, HVAC experience, and the ability to operate industrial equipment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED equivalent required.
• Mechanical, electrical, and/or fabrication skills and experience.
• Basic computer skills, including SAP.
• HVAC and welding experience preferred.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment, including cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and simple schematics.
• Experience in lean manufacturing (4Q, JIDOKA, 6S) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor and improve performance aspects of safety, quality, and delivery.
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Complete work orders and enter data into CMMS (SAP) daily.
• Report downtime concerns to the Lead Technician.
• Submit parts and tool requirements through inventory systems.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fabrication skills

Basic computer skills (including SAP)

HVAC experience

Welding experience

Ability to operate industrial equipment

Ability to read blueprints

Lean manufacturing experience

Education

High School degree or GED equivalent

Job description

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in South Boston, Virginia. In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of machinery and equipment while promoting safety and quality. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and managing shift performance. Ideal candidates should have a High School degree or GED, mechanical and electrical skills, HVAC experience, and the ability to operate industrial equipment. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.