
national building materials company
Matern Staffing is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Tech at a national building materials company at their Elkwood, VA location.
When important equipment stops working, the Maintenance Technician becomes the hero! As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll use your problem-solving skills and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and welding systems to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment. You’ll also play a key role in ensuring process efficiency, safety, and operational reliability.
This is a contract-to-hire position offering an opportunity to transition into a permanent role for candidates with a strong work ethic and long-term commitment.
Salary:
- $19.00 – $22.00/hr
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 7am to 3:30pm
What You’ll Do:
- Maintains and repairs chemical transfer pumps, vacuum pumps, valves, conveyors, hydraulic units, burners, mobile equipment, to ensure reliable operation
- Maintains and repairs electrical systems, including breaker boxes, power supplies, sensors, PLCs, and lighting, to ensure reliable operation
- Executes cutting, grinding and welding activities
- Resolves equipment issues through work order completion
- Promptly responds to equipment and machine issues to minimize operational
- Maintains and follows preventative maintenance programs with accurate record keeping
- Installs new equipment including running new electrical wire and/or piping as directed
- Collaborates with teammates to resolve equipment challenges and shares experiences through training
What You’ll Need:
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required
- Previous experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required (5 years preferred)
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Strong computer skills and a readiness to learn new systems
- Proactively approaches situations with excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Strong attention to detail with great follow-through to ensure accuracy and execution
- Active listener who collaborates effectively with teammates, always ready to step in to help
- Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs+ and perform necessary physically demanding tasks as needed
About our Client:
Our client is the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. Their focus is on providing unparalleled service to both large and small customers.
About Matern Staffing:
For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.