Industrial Facilities Maintenance Operations Lead (Richmond Plant)

Can you keep a complex plant running at peak reliability?

Where: Richmond, VA | Schedule: Days with on‑call coverage | Pay: $100,000–$120,000 base DOE + bonus + excellent benefits

Your impact

• Drive a safety‑first culture by following regulations, recognizing hazards, and executing corrective actions.
• Own preventive maintenance: plan, supervise, and audit PMs and inspections across equipment and facilities.
• Lead troubleshooting and high‑quality repair methods for mechanical, electrical, and controls issues.
• Partner with Operations to maximize overall equipment effectiveness and reduce downtime.
• Coach, mentor, and direct maintenance technicians; be the go‑to technical resource.
• Run a disciplined CMMS: ensure work order compliance and accurate records of PMs, inspections, and repairs.
• Manage MRO parts: inventory oversight, restocking programs, and purchasing.
• Coordinate contractors, service providers, and vendors to meet performance and quality expectations.
• Advance continuous improvement with the Corporate Engineering Department.
• Provide ongoing training and knowledge transfer to elevate team capability.
• Perform other duties as needed to support plant goals.

Do you have these qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications preferred.
• At least 3 years leading maintenance in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Confident with computers and modern maintenance systems.
• Clear communicator and strong organizer; effective with varied personalities.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical fundamentals.
• Positive leader with a team‑centric mindset.
• Thrives in a fast‑moving, challenging environment.
• Physically capable of performing job tasks.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends/holidays.
• Reads and interprets manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics.

Proficiency expectations

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Relay Testing
• HVAC Maintenance
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Boiler Troubleshooting
• Boiler Operation
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Access Control Systems
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation

Tech and tools you’ll handle

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• HVAC Systems
• Stick Welder
• Corrugated Cutting Machine
• CNC Automation Solutions
• Switchgear
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Multimeter
• Industrial Controls
• Aerial Devices
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot
• Band Saw

What’s in it for you

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Training
• 401K with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Birthdays
• Uniforms Provided
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Important notes

• Apply with a current resume. Please explain any employment gaps; applications with outdated resumes or unexplained gaps may not receive priority review.
• Relocation assistance is not offered.
• We appreciate the time you invest. After review, qualified candidates will be invited via email/text to schedule a personal interview.

Equal Opportunity

HandCraft Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.