Maintenance Technician - VA

Warabeya North America Inc.; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Dental/Medical, Vision insurance – 100

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Warabeya North America Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain production equipment and facility systems in a USDA/FDA-compliant Stafford, VA environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and help ensure equipment reliability while documenting work orders and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

This full-time exempt role requires overtime and weekend work and is based on-site in Stafford, VA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• English proficiency in both oral and written.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems on production equipment.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with welding, fabrication, and the safe use of hand and power tools.
• Experience with packaging, conveyor, processing, and automated production equipment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems.
• Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and equipment issues on production lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, complete repairs, and conduct basic root cause analysis to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot worn parts and rebuild machine assemblies, pumps, valves, cylinders, and actuators as needed.
• Utilize mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and report usage and re-order needs to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while properly maintaining tools and equipment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, or accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Plumbing systems

Reading schematics

Welding & fabrication

Packaging equipment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - VA

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Location: Stafford, VA

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Business Hours: 4 PM~ 5 days/week, 8hrs/day, Rotate off day

Pay Range: $30/hr

Start: August 2026

About the Company

Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production equipment and facility systems in compliance with Company, USDA, and FDA standards. This role supports equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, food safety, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and environmental and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery and equipment

• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and equipment issues on production lines

• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems

• Diagnose equipment failures, complete repairs, and conduct basic root cause analysis to minimize downtime

• Troubleshoot worn parts and rebuild machine assemblies, pumps, valves, cylinders, and actuators as needed

• Utilize mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC troubleshooting skills

• Complete work orders in a timely manner and maintain accurate maintenance records

• Monitor spare parts inventory and report usage and re-order needs to management

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while properly maintaining tools and equipment

• Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, or accidents

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned

The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing environment

• English proficiency in both oral and written

• Strong ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems on production equipment

• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals

• Proficiency with welding, fabrication, and the safe use of hand and power tools

• Experience with packaging, conveyor, processing, and automated production equipment

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems

• Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as needed

• Ability to maintain consistent performance in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)

• Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to change and learn quickly

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization

Preferred

• M maintenance experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or industrial production environment.

Work Environment and Workplace

• Work is primarily performed in a n indoor and outdoor environment, including kitchen, manufacturing, and warehouse settings.

• The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job duties

• The noise level in the work environment is t typically moderate to high

• The work environments may include exposure to food ingredients and cleaning agents

Physical Requirement

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move for extended periods

• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements to operate food processing, packaging, or sanitation equipment

• Safely handle raw materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging materials in a production setting

• Lift, transport, maneuver materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areas

• Maintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, safety indicators, and production instructions

• Safely operate motorized vehicles or equipment within the facility as needed

• Ability to differentiate between color-coded materials used in sorting, labeling, or quality verification processes (if applicable)

• Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms

Travel Requirements

No travel is required for this position

Benefits

• 401(k),401(k) matching

• Dental/Medical, Visioninsurance- 100% paidemployee's premium

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off