Weekend shift Maintenance Technician 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Atkins, VA

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Bland, VA is seeking an Operations Support Technician to ensure smooth manufacturing and service operations. This hands-on role focuses on complying with regulations, supporting continuous improvement, and entering data into SAP/CMMS daily.

You will help monitor safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals, operate cranes and forklifts, read blueprints, and collaborate with the shift team to sustain high performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and/or fabrication tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with SAP.
• HVAC and welding experience preferred.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and simple schematics.
• Experience in lean manufacturing (4Q, JIDOKA, 6S) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor and improve performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory goals.
• Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Complete work orders and enter data into CMMS (SAP) daily.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and SAP (CMMS) schedules.
• Report downtime concerns to the Lead Technician.
• Submit parts and tool requirements through inventory systems.
• Assist in managing overall shift performance and communicate work assignments.

Skills

Mechanical tasks

Electrical tasks

Fabrication tasks

Blueprint reading

Reading schematics

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0120510 Date Posted: 2026-02-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy and be part of a team that powers a more sustainable and connected future. As an Operations Support Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing and service operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects, work with advanced tools and systems, and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Ensure compliance with all external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Monitor and improve performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory goals. Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement activities. Complete work orders and enter data into CMMS (SAP) daily. Support continuous improvement initiatives and SAP (CMMS) schedules. Report downtime concerns to the Lead Technician. Submit parts and tool requirements through inventory systems. Assist in managing overall shift performance and communicate work assignments.

Your Background

High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Experience with mechanical, electrical, and/or fabrication tasks. Basic computer skills, including familiarity with SAP. HVAC and welding experience preferred. Ability to operate industrial equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and simple schematics. Experience in lean manufacturing (4Q, JIDOKA, 6S) is a plus.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. We offer opportunities for growth and development, ensuring our employees thrive. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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