Maintenance Technician I- 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401(k)

Wellness program

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair across plant facilities in our Front Royal, VA location. You will handle preventive maintenance, keep documentation, and support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a 2-year trades degree or equivalent plant maintenance experience, an HS diploma, and strong communication skills. Welding/fabrication and 3-phase electrical knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Able to read, write and speak English; bilingual a plus
• Able to communicate with sanitation manager and shift leads
• Attention to detail and legible data entry
• Must be motivated, flexible and have problem-solving abilities
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Welding and fabrication; 3 phase electrical knowledge; troubleshoot AC/DC drives

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and safety policies.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Detect faulty operations and report to the maintenance manager.
• Use Microsoft Office to order parts and schedule jobs.
• Maintain GMP compliance in all tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge

Documentation

Reading manuals

Communication

Safety compliance

Welding

Fabrication

Education

2-year trades degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Maintenance Tech performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, order and schedule parts as well as jobs.
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, tree phase motor controls. Troubleshoot AC & DC drives.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.

Starting Pay

Maintenance Technician starting at $31.85hr - $40.00hr, a shift differential is offered for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.