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Maintenance Mechanic
CompanySkillforce
LocationRichmond
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 1, 2026
About The Company
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About the Role
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
Key Skills
Mechanical maintenanceElectrical troubleshootingHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsPreventive maintenanceCorrective maintenanceEquipment installationTechnical schematicsMetalworkingFabricationFood safetyGMP complianceCalibrationRoot cause analysisMachine diagnostics
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineeringFood & Beverage
Benefits
Weekly payPaid time offHoliday payReferral programMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401k
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production equipment. Monitor machinery during production runs and execute emergency repairs to ensure food safety and quality standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$28 - $31
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
217
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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