Industrial Maintenance Technician

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Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Blacksburg VA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Industrial Maintenance Technician (Maintenance I /Master Mechanic) to support equipment reliability and facility operations within our manufacturing plant. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventive corrective and emergency maintenance on a wide range of mechanical electrical and hydraulic systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring minimal downtime and maximum equipment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment machinery and building systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Repair or replace faulty components such as motors sensors belts gearboxes and valves.
• Operate and maintain tools and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters torque wrenches and calipers.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals blueprints schematics and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Support installation and set up of new machinery and equipment.
• Log maintenance activities and parts usage in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and assist in minimizing production downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve recurring issues.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) OSHA and facility-specific protocols.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required vocational or technical training in industrial maintenance mechatronics or a related field preferred.
• 25 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing industrial or production environment.
• Proficiency in mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints schematics and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with PLCs VFDs HVAC systems and automated machinery is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for entering maintenance records and reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work shift weekends and overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 812 hours per shift
• Ability to bend kneel stoop twist reach and climb ladders for extended periods.
• Ability to lift push and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
• Frequent use of hands for gripping handling and operating equipment and tools
• Ability to visually inspect tools and equipment
• Ability to hear and respond to machine sounds alarms and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise vibration and varying temperatures
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities