Maintenance Technician (Level IV+)

Sabert Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Richmond, VA facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and building systems to minimize downtime and support safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

Work closely with operations, engineering, and safety teams to troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment reliability. Prior experience with SAP CMMS and PLCs is highly valued, with ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical cert or trade school preferred.
• Electrical certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Able to read blueprints, equipment drawings, manuals, and training materials.
• Experience using SAP or similar CMMS is preferred.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Reliable with attendance and overtime flexibility.
• Must pass a written skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and plant utilities using SAP work orders.
• Conduct daily inspections to identify issues impacting safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems including PLCs, relays, motors, and AC/DC circuits.
• Identify root causes and recommend long-term solutions for recurring issues.
• Train operators on basic maintenance checks and equipment care.
• Maintain maintenance records in SAP with time, parts, and notes.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Manager and vendors for major repairs.
• Submit requisitions for replacement parts and suggest critical spares.
• Adhere to safety programs including LOTO, Arc Flash, GMP, OSHA.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading blueprints

Use SAP

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

PLC understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or trade school

Electrical certification preferred

Tools

Shop equipment (welders, mills, lathes)

SAP CMMS

Job description

Brief Description

We are looking for skilled maintenance professionals to support critical manufacturing operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repair activities.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations at our Richmond, VA facility. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of industrial equipment, machinery, and building systems to minimize downtime and ensure production goals are met.

The Maintenance Technician works closely with operations, engineering, and safety teams to identify equipment issues, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives while following all safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility systems, and plant utilities using SAP-generated work orders.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned equipment to identify issues that may impact safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including PLCs, relays, motors, and AC/DC circuits.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying root causes of recurring issues and recommending long-term solutions.
• Train operators and other team members on basic maintenance checks and proper equipment care.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including time worked, parts used, and job completion notes in SAP.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and outside vendors on major repairs, upgrades, and equipment installations.
• Submit requisitions for replacement parts and recommend critical spares to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to all company safety programs, including Lockout Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, GMP standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in improvement efforts tied to Saberts sustainability, energy reduction, and reliability goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or trade school preferred.
• Electrical certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, including blueprints, equipment drawings, manuals, and training materials.
• Proven ability to use basic and industry-specific tools; prior experience using shop equipment such as welders, mills, and lathes is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience safely diagnosing electrical and control systems is preferred but not required; systems may include relays, timers, three-phase motors, and AC drives.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and OEM technical documentation.
• Prior use of SAP or similar computerized maintenance systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility for weekend or emergency overtime coverage.
• Candidates will be required to complete a written skills assessment as part of the interview process.

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position.