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$2000 Sign-On Bonus, Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

George's · Harrisonburg, VA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at George's (food & beverage) in Harrisonburg, VA.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
Welding

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How this role compares

Against 33 other live reliability postings in Virginia.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 47%
  • ✓ Welding 44%
  • SAP 26%
  • Root cause 24%
  • PLC 21%

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This plant: George's in Harrisonburg

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Responsibilities

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • ✓Required
  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent AND 2+ years of experience in machine maintenance, building maintenance, preventative maintenance, carpentry, electrical, heating and cooling systems, plumbing and/or electrical
  • ✓Basic welding experience
  • ✓Able to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
  • ✓Have or obtain tools needed to perform the above tasks
  • ✓Operational knowledge of common hand, power, and industrial tools
  • ✓Valid Driver’s License
  • ✓Preferred
  • ✓Experience in pneumatics, hydraulics
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY: The Occupational Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment used in the facility. The Occupational Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks on all equipment in the assigned area. The Occupational Maintenance Technician is required to work with all types of hand tools, powered tools, lifts, welding/cutting tools, fabrication tools, compressors, food processing equipment, high voltage equipment, etc.

include, but are not limited to, the following

  • •Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance in assigned area.
  • •Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment used in the facility.
  • •Perform repairs and equipment installation/removal in an efficient manner.
  • •Maintain good housekeeping at workstations and work areas.
  • •Respond to plant emergencies including Haz-Mat incidents, equipment malfunction, fires, severe weather, etc. as directed by supervision.
  • •Lock out / tag out certification.
  • •Complete daily maintenance paperwork for assigned work orders/requests and checklists.
  • •Special projects/duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor or manager.

Published pay range

$22-$32/hour

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