Preventive Maintenance Technician

Alkegen company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician to join our operations in the United States. You will perform scheduled maintenance on production equipment, inspect kilns, conveyors, pumps, motors, and related systems, and keep meticulous records in our CMMS.

The role emphasizes proactive fault identification, lubrication, adjustment, and part replacement to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or similar equipment.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery.
• Inspect kilns, conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Lubricate, adjust, clean, inspect, and replace wear components as required.
• Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they impact production.
• Assist with predictive maintenance activities, including vibration monitoring, temperature checks, and visual inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & hydraulic systems

Read technical manuals

Hand & power tools

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Torque wrenches

Job description

## Preventive Maintenance TechnicianApplylocations: South Hill, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R12364## Job Requirements## Essential Duties and Responsibilities### Preventive Maintenance* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery.* Conduct routine inspections of kiln ovens, batch ovens, conveyor systems, vacuum tanks, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment.* Lubricate, adjust, clean, inspect, and replace wear components as required.* Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they impact production.* Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately.* Assist with predictive maintenance activities, including vibration monitoring, temperature checks, and visual inspections.### Equipment Reliability* Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.* Work closely with Maintenance Technicians and Production personnel to reduce unplanned downtime.* Support root cause analysis efforts following equipment failures.* Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.* Participate in continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.### Spare Parts & Inventory Management* Establish, organize, and maintain critical spare parts inventory for production equipment.* Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment of critical components.* Track usage of maintenance supplies and replacement parts.* Assist with identifying and sourcing spare parts for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance programs.* Maintain accurate inventory records within the maintenance management system.### Documentation & Recordkeeping* Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance records.* Update equipment history and maintenance documentation.* Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly.* Support audits and compliance requirements through accurate recordkeeping.### General Maintenance Support* Assist maintenance team members with equipment repairs and shutdown activities as needed.* Perform basic mechanical repairs and component replacements.* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.* Support facility maintenance projects as assigned.## Required Qualifications* High school diploma or GED required.* Minimum 2-4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, or manufacturing operations.* Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.* Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or other industrial equipment.* Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.* Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.* Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.* Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.## Preferred Qualifications* Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments.* Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).* Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices.* Familiarity with spare parts inventory management.* Basic welding and fabrication experience.* Forklift certification or industrial equipment operating experience.## Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability.* Ability to identify developing mechanical issues before failures occur.* Effective planning and organizational skills.* Working knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.* Strong communication and teamwork skills.* Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.## Physical Requirements* Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.* Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.* Ability to work in environments with elevated temperatures, dust, and noise.* Ability to access equipment in elevated, confined, or restricted areas as required.