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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