Maintenance Technician
Bunge · Sandston, VA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Bunge (food & beverage) in Sandston, VA.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $49k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 48 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 48 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)
Typical $61k–$98k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 49%
- ✓ Team leadership 41%
- PLC 27%
- SAP 22%
- Root cause 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Bunge in Sandston
2 other open roles at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Plant Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from BungeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Food Safety, Food Security, Safety, HACCP as assigned to the area, and Pallet Jack Training.
Requirements
- ✓High School graduate is preferred but not required.
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing equipment to include pumps, motors, conveyors, air valves, and various power sources.
- ✓Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- ✓Problem solving and trouble-shooting equipment failure skills.
- ✓Good oral and written communication skills.
- ✓Ability to remain standing 100% of the shift. Must pass a functional capacity test prior to employment.
- ✓Welding experience preferred.
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City : Sandston
State : Virginia (US-VA)
Country : United States (US)
Requisition Number : 46500
A Day in the Life
Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance on all manufacturing equipment in the plant. Work is of a nature where decisions are made within limits and guidelines of general practices and procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. Candidate must actively participate in Bunge’s Employee Safety Policy and maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees.
Position Details: Work Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shift schedule including weeknights and weekends with occasional overtime as needed. Hours are 5:45am – 6:00pm.
Hourly Pay Rate: Starting at $28/hour based on experience and knowledge. This role is eligible to receive an annual incentive bonus.
What You'll Be Doing
- •Perform mechanical maintenance activities and minor electrical repairs on all manufacturing process equipment. (Includes cleaning, lubricating, adjusting parts, equipment, and machinery).
- •Troubleshoot production equipment throughout the plant.
- •Communicate with production personnel regarding status of the lines.
- •Monitor production lines and address any abnormal condition(s) of the machines.
- •Perform adjustments and assist line operators with solving problems on different machines to improve quality and efficiency of the lines during production runs and changeovers.
- •Work with operators to monitor all safety items on the machines and keep them in optimal operating condition.
- •Perform major preventative maintenance activities on the production lines.
- •Maintain record of repair work performed and equipment parts/components consumed.
- •Maintain tool and machinery part inventory.
- •Verify all tools and equipment are properly accounted for and put away.
- •Perform other duties and functions as needed by the Shift Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or Reliability Manager.
Training
Benefits
- •Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
- •401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
- •Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
- •Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
- •Time Off – Providing generous vacation time for a healthy work-life balance.
- •Less than 1 year: 7 days
- •1 - 4 years: 10 days
- •5 – 14 years: 12 days
- •15 – 19 years: 15 days
- •20 + years: 18 days
- •Time is accrued per pay period and based on a 12-hour shift.
#INDT2
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
- •We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
- •We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
- •We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge
