Maintenance Technician

This hands-on role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and assisting with repairs and continuous improvement efforts. The Maintenance Technician supports maintenance activities for facility equipment at a recycling plant, ensuring proper equipment performance, safety compliance, and operational reliability.

The Maintenance Technician supports maintenance activities for facility equipment at a recycling plant, ensuring proper equipment performance, safety compliance, and operational reliability. This hands-on role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and assisting with repairs and continuous improvement efforts.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Strasburg, VA
Pay Rate: $26.00–$28.00/hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to support production
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance
• Assist with minimizing equipment downtime through timely repairs and maintenance support
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
• Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment
• Collaborate with team members and plant operations to address maintenance needs
• Assist with coordinating repairs and working with vendors or contractors as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and performance
• Ensure proper safeguarding of equipment to prevent injury or damage
• Comply with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and labor laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:Education and Experience:

• Preferred: High school diploma or technical certification in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or a related field
• 1–3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or recycling environments
• Basic hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• General understanding of maintenance procedures and repair techniques
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Must be physically capable and available to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings as needed

Work Environment:

• Work is performed on-site at a recycling plant in Strasburg, VA
• Must be able to work around industrial equipment and plant operations
• Must follow all safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Schedule flexibility is required, including availability to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings as needed

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