Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead (Food Production Facility – Central Virginia)Salary: $100K - $120K- Commensurate with experienceWe’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Lead to take charge of daily maintenance operations in our high-volume food processing and packaging facility. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform and oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently. You’ll also be the go-to resource for the maintenance team, setting priorities, training others, and making sure all equipment stays in top condition.This position includes on-call availability for urgent maintenance issues and about six weeks of paid training at another facility in the Mid-Atlantic region.What You’ll Do• Perform and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs on production and packaging equipment.• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues to keep equipment operational.• Lead and mentor maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.• Keep accurate records of maintenance activity and communicate with operations and production teams.• Maintain and organize parts inventory to reduce downtime.• Support continuous improvement efforts and ensure all work meets safety and sanitation standards.What You Bring• 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, ideally in food manufacturing, packaging, or distribution.• Strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repair skills.• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, or technical manuals.• Basic computer skills for maintenance logs, reports, and communication.• A team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills — you lead by example.Extra Skills That Make You Stand Out• Welding, fabrication, or HVAC experience.• Advanced electrical knowledge (low-voltage control wiring or PLC familiarity).• Experience with Urschel, Lyco, Vanmark, Ultrasource, Matrix, or Mettler Toledo equipment (or similar).• Certifications in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, or HVAC.Why You’ll Love This Job• Hands-on leadership in a stable, growing company that values teamwork and initiative.• Competitive pay based on experience.• Opportunities to train, grow, and make an impact on operations.• Work in a clean, modern facility with advanced production equipment.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.  

Created: 2025-10-23