Manufacturing Reliability Mechanic, Packaging & Process Systems

FalconTek Solutions; New Market (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FalconTek Solutions in New Market, VA seeks a Manufacturing Reliability Mechanic for high-speed food production lines. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, service conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and sensors, and perform PMs to maximize uptime while maintaining safety standards.

You will work closely with production and maintenance, interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, and document repairs and parts usage.

Qualifications

• Industrial/multicraft maintenance experience required.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting competence.
• Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains.
• Familiar with 3-phase power; PLC and VFD troubleshooting exposure.
• Food manufacturing or USDA-regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maximise uptime by rapid diagnostics and repair of equipment.
• Service conveyors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and motors.
• Identify and correct faults across motors, sensors, relays, switches, starters, and panels; PLCs and VFDs.
• Execute PMs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Respond to breakdowns during production with urgency and precision.
• Conduct inspections to catch issues early and recommend corrective actions.
• Document repairs, PMs, parts usage, and job completion.
• Assist with installations, adjustments, and line changeovers.
• Drive continuous improvement for uptime, safety, and performance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC & VFD troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Safety mindset

Team player

Documentation & PMs

Tools

PLC programming exposure

VFDs

Electrical panels

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Manufacturing Reliability Mechanic, Packaging & Process SystemsYour mission: maximize uptime in a high-speed food production environment by combining mechanical know-how with solid electrical troubleshooting.Impact you will makeKeep industrial equipment running through rapid diagnostics and repair.Service conveyors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and motors.Identify and correct faults across motors, sensors/photo eyes, relays, switches, starters, and panels.Provide first-line support on PLCs, VFDs, and automated machinery.Execute PMs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.Respond to breakdowns during production with urgency and precision.Conduct inspections to catch issues early and recommend corrective actions.Partner with production and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient throughput.Follow lockout/tagout and all plant safety policies without exception.Document work: repairs, PMs, parts usage, and job completion.Assist with installations, adjustments, and line changeovers.Drive continuous improvement for uptime, safety, and performance.Core qualificationsIndustrial/multicraft maintenance experience (required).Competence in both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.Hands-on with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, hydraulics.Electrical troubleshooting on motors, sensors, relays, switches, panels; familiarity with 3‑phase power (preferred).PLC and VFD troubleshooting exposure (plus).Experience in food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, packaging, or other high-speed lines (preferred).Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.Understanding of PM strategies and reliability fundamentals.Strong safety mindset and comfort in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.Reliable team player with clear, solution-focused communication.Preferred backgroundFood production or USDA-regulated facility experience.Exposure to packaging/processing equipment, pumps, motors, and automated lines.Knowledge of GMPs and safety practices including lockout/tagout.CMMS/work order systems proficiency.Welding, fabrication, or basic machining experience.Your toolkitMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical Troubleshooting, Electrical RepairPneumatics TroubleshootingIndustrial Electrical Experience, Industrial Electrical SystemsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceSchedule & paySchedule may vary with plant needs and includes production support, PMs, emergency breakdowns, and occasional overtime as needed.Pay is determined by experience, skill level, and shift.Why you’ll thrive hereIf you enjoy the challenge of solving complex equipment problems and take pride in safe, reliable operation, you’ll make a tangible difference from day one.