On-Site Maintenance Technician — Production & Equipment Expert

YakAttack; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose basic mechanical and electrical issues, replace parts, and document activities while collaborating with production and engineering to identify recurring problems and implement safety enhancements.

Qualifications

• Strong equipment maintenance and repair skills for production machinery.
• Experience with troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to maintenance schedules.
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude; read and follow manuals, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Commitment to safety practices and adherence to company policies and quality standards.
• Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High school diploma; technical or vocational training in maintenance preferred.
• Prior maintenance technician experience in manufacturing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to identify recurring issues and implement improvements.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and ensure tools and equipment are in safe working order.
• Follow all safety and quality standards across operations.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading diagrams/manuals

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in maintenance

Job description

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose basic mechanical and electrical issues, replace parts, and document activities while collaborating with production and engineering to identify recurring problems and implement safety enhancements.