Maintenance Technician - Extrusion & Equipment Reliability

Temperpack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TemperPack, based in Richmond, VA, seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure production assets are well-maintained and safely operated. You will work with the Maintenance Manager to plan downtime, document logs and failures, and keep extrusion-related equipment running efficiently.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and a collaborative approach to improve machine uptime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hand and power tools and safe operation.
• OSHA requirements including lock-out/tag-out and confined spaces.
• Ability to disassemble and assemble gearboxes and pumps.
• Ability to measure tolerances and align gearboxes and pumps.
• Ability to work with team and contribute positively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain logs of errors, repairs and maintenance.
• Lead preventative and routine mechanical maintenance on machines.
• Lead mechanical breakdown/repair including rigging, disassembly, cleaning and re-alignment.
• Maintain and repair infrastructure including air and water supplies.
• Troubleshoot performance issues with operators and engineers.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues.
• Assist with and oversee the development of Junior Mechanics.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Lockout/Tagout

OSHA standards

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Education

HS diploma

Job description

TemperPack, based in Richmond, VA, seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure production assets are well-maintained and safely operated. You will work with the Maintenance Manager to plan downtime, document logs and failures, and keep extrusion-related equipment running efficiently.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and a collaborative approach to improve machine uptime.