Maintenance Technician - Odd shifts

hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc in South Boston, Virginia, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operation of machinery and equipment on our production lines. You will contribute to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves completing work orders in SAP CMMS, supporting CI activities, reading blueprints, and operating cranes and forklifts. A High School diploma and hands-on mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical, electrical, and fabrication skills.
• Basic computer skills including SAP.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus.
• Ability to operate cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory goals.
• Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Complete work orders and enter data into CMMS (SAP) daily.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and SAP (CMMS) schedules.
• Report downtime concerns to the Lead Technician.
• Submit parts and tool requirements through inventory systems.
• Assist in managing overall shift performance and communicate work assignments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Fabrication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0093298

Date Posted:

2025-07-29

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and equipment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are paramount? Join Hitachi Energy as a Maintenance Technician and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. In this role, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on our operations, contributing to the success of our production lines and the overall efficiency of our facilities.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Ensure compliance with all external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Monitor and improve performance aspects of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory goals.

• Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

• Complete work orders and enter data into CMMS (SAP) daily.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and SAP (CMMS) schedules.

• Report downtime concerns to the Lead Technician.

• Submit parts and tool requirements through inventory systems.

• Assist in managing overall shift performance and communicate work assignments.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• 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.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

• We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our employees thrive.

• Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world.

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