Job Description
Job Description
Now hiring a Maintenance Technician for an excellent client in Newport News, VA Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Newport News, VA Job Type: Full-TimeDepartment: ManufacturingCompensation: $32 - $35 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Monday – Friday 7AM – 3:30PMOverviewThe position is responsible for coordinating preventive maintenance activities, supporting equipment reliability improvement, managing spare parts and maintenance records, coordinating vendors and contractors, and helping ensure operational readiness for new equipment, line changes, and new product introductions. The role also provides hands-on technical support as needed for troubleshooting, repairs, startup activities, and facility upkeep in partnership with the Maintenance Manager and plant operations.What You’ll Do
- Maintenance Program Coordination
- Preventive Maintenance and Reliability
- Hands-On Technical Support
- Downtime, OEE, and Performance Improvement
- Spare Parts and Maintenance Inventory
- Vendor and Contractor Coordination
- New Equipment, Projects, and Startup Readiness
- Documentation, Systems, and Compliance
What We’re Looking for• High school diploma or GED required. Technical certification, trade training, or an associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or related field preferred.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, maintenance planning, reliability, technical operations support, or a related manufacturing environment. More extensive hands-on experience may be accepted in place of formal education.• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance principles, maintenance planning, and equipment reliability.• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, including motors, drives, controls, conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and utility support equipment.• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, parts breakdowns, and technical documentation.• Working knowledge of lockout-tagout, machine safety, and general maintenance safety practices.• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support practical improvement actions tied to downtime and reliability.• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and maintenance tracking systems or CMMS tools.• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with plant priorities and the Maintenance Manager.Physical Requirements and Work Environment• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to machinery, forklift traffic, noise, changing temperatures, and production activity.• Ability to walk the facility regularly and perform a combination of floor support and administrative coordination work.• Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance as required by the role.• May require schedule flexibility to support equipment installations, startup activities, urgent repairs, vendor visits, and special projects.Why work for us:The Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion – Aligning talent, Growing Businesses and Changing Lives! And that’s what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business. We get up every day and come to work for one reason: Putting the right people, in the right seats.We are guided by our Core Values:
- We are purpose driven to change people’s lives.
- We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun.
- We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth.
- We get it, our business and our customers.
- We get it right!
Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you!The Lee Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.