Plant Maintenance Technician — PLCs, Electrical & Mechanics

Columbia Forest Products; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot with minimal downtime. The role emphasizes strong welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication skills in a manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will bring an associate degree and 2–5 years of experience, with knowledge of three-phase power, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting. Safety and teamwork are core values.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Background in general maintenance with welding, cutting torch, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication.
• Knowledge of three phase power; basic welding theory and metal-working knowledge; boiler operation maintenance.
• Electrical abilities include troubleshooting motors, repairing controls, conduit experience; NEC familiarity.
• Proactive in ordering parts and supporting maintenance and production teams.
• Core values: Customer Service, Family, Share the Success, Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform preventive maintenance on all equipment with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot plant equipment and assist maintenance techs and production employees.
• Order parts needed for projects and ensure safety and compliance with NEC/local codes.
• Support team with repairs and troubleshooting and uphold core values.

Skills

Welding

Torch cutting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Three-phase power

Power transmission

Conveyors

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Shop equipment

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Conduit experience

PLC programming

Job description

Columbia Forest Products is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot with minimal downtime. The role emphasizes strong welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fabrication skills in a manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will bring an associate degree and 2–5 years of experience, with knowledge of three-phase power, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting. Safety and teamwork are core values.