Maintenance Mechanic

Skillforce is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a food manufacturer/processor client in Richmond, VA. This is 2nd shift, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, paying $28–$31/hour depending on experience. Primary responsibilities are the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of production, packaging, and facility equipment in a fast-paced food processing environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills, is comfortable working around sanitation/washdown areas and GMP requirements, and prioritizes food safety, quality, and equipment uptime.

Maintenance Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, following technical manuals and schematics
• Diagnose issues by observing machine operation, listening for abnormal sounds, and using testing tools to identify root causes
• Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts, inspect components for wear, and confirm dimensional specifications
• Adjust, repair, or replace mechanical and control parts to restore optimal equipment performance and minimize line downtime
• Install and set up structural and functional components, lubricate and clean parts, and test to verify repairs
• Operate metalworking and fabrication tools (drill presses, grinders) to build or repair parts as needed
• Monitor equipment during production runs, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform emergency repairs to protect food safety and qualityMaintain a clean, sanitized work environment consistent with GMP standards, and accurately document maintenance activities, parts used, and repairs performed
• Assist with installation, setup, and calibration of new or existing systems and equipment
• Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and calibrations to keep machinery running within specifications

Maintenance Mechanic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, installation, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Reliable transportation
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Referral program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k