The Maintenance Technician supports maintenance activities for facility equipment at a recycling plant, ensuring proper equipment performance, safety compliance, and operational reliability. This hands-on role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and assisting with repairs and continuous improvement efforts.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Strasburg, VA Pay Rate: $26.00–$28.00/hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to support production
Conduct routine inspections of equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance
Assist with minimizing equipment downtime through timely repairs and maintenance support
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
Support the installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment
Follow safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment
Collaborate with team members and plant operations to address maintenance needs
Assist with coordinating repairs and working with vendors or contractors as needed
Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and performance
Ensure proper safeguarding of equipment to prevent injury or damage
Comply with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and labor laws
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Preferred: High school diploma or technical certification in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or a related field
1–3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or recycling environments
Basic hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
General understanding of maintenance procedures and repair techniques
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Must be physically capable and available to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings as needed
Work Environment:
Work is performed on-site at a recycling plant in Strasburg, VA
Must be able to work around industrial equipment and plant operations
Must follow all safety procedures and environmental regulations
Schedule flexibility is required, including availability to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings as needed
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Strasburg, VA
Salary
$26–$28 Per Hour
Skills
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Environmental Regulationsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Recyclingunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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