Industrial Maintenance Technician

Matern Staffing is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician (job id 2450) at a leading concrete manufacturer in Caroline County, Virginia.  The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment in the manufacturing plant. They will also provide technical support to production, maintenance, safety, testing, and process improvement.

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician you’ll use your curiosity and knowledge of mechanical workings to detect, troubleshoot, and fix equipment. You’ll also provide strategic recommendations to improve process efficiency and output.

This is a position with high-growth opportunity for permanent hire and advancement. Watch Brandon’s video below to learn how his similar job led to a new career and growth with our client.

Salary:

• $20-$25/hr

Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday 6pm-6am or 6am-6pm
• must have flexibility to change shift schedules
• Some Saturdays

What You’ll Do as an Industrial Maintenance Technician:

• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems
• Accurately records maintenance work performed and maintains related records and files
• Performs machinery repairs, including dismantling and replacing defective components
• Operates shop tools and equipment, and utilize maintenance-related machines to the extent of skill level
• Aids in electrical projects and execute minor electrical repairs
• Assists in pipe fitting and independently handle certain installation tasks.

What You’ll Need:

• At least one year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Basic understanding of electrical and pneumatic diagrams, familiar with 12 VDC to 480 VAC electrical wiring or circuits and capable of diagnosing 115 VAC control circuitry
• Experience with performing preventative maintenance and repairs to conveyor systems
• Must have welding and oxy/fuel cutting experience
• Basic electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge
• Enjoys learning how things work and has a curiosity for brainstorming process improvements and finding/implementing solutions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read drawings and instructions
• Excellent communication skills for relaying important machine and process information

About our Client:

Our client is the recognized leader in concrete masonry technology and design. Since 1946 they have maintained the confidence of builders, architects and consumers for their innovative technology, high quality architectural building products, with superior product knowledge, committed customer service, and on-time deliveries. Our client supplies a wide range of architectural masonry, brick and concrete products including masonry units, brick veneer and concrete blocks.

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.