The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Manassas, VA .

Details for the position are as follows :

Title : Maintenance Technician (Mechanic)

Location : Manassas, VA 20109

Duration : Temp to Hire

Hourly Rate on W2 : Based on level of experience

Job Description :

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of hydraulics, belt systems, motors, and other industrial machine mechanisms essential for job procedures.

Must be a team player with strong attention to detail. In this position, you should also be able to make decisions, troubleshoot, and perform repairs with little to no supervision.

This position is responsible for performing emergency and routine maintenance on all manufacturing equipment, including equipment changeovers, and assisting production personnel as necessary to minimize downtime.

Millworks are responsible for the installation and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ensuring that equipment is maintained in top working condition through troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance.

This includes diagnosing and repairing faulty electrical components of machines such as motors, AC / DC drives, and sensors as well as Automation controls, such as PLC IO.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Perform basic PMs, mechanical maintenance, repairs across the site, and assist small scale process improvement projects.

Build the foundation for machines, grind, and file machinery parts.

Construct and install equipment such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails.

Review and interpret engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures.

Transfer equipment to the applicable site for maintenance to avoid contamination or safety hazards.

Work with a range of hand tools including measuring tools, welding, and brazing equipment.

Help maintain good housekeeping in mechanical and facility areas.

Troubleshooting of various types of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems such as Allen Bradley PLC’s, VFD’s, Conveyors, Motors, and Pumps, AC and DC Circuits from 24vDC to 480vAC.

Assists Plant staff with adjustments and changeovers of Plant machinery as needed.

Promptly reports to plant leadership all serious equipment malfunctions, and suggested course of action.

Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of repair shop, maintenance office, and storage areas including all equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.

Observe and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Food Safety Plan (HACCP) and Food Quality Plan (FQP.)

Take responsibility for producing high quality products in each step of production.

Participation in all necessary training is required to successfully perform job responsibilities.

Experience with Volpak, Acma, Euromec, Confitech highly preferred.

Advanced Machine Shop Tools

Knowledge / Skills Requirements : (List unique knowledge skills, or problem-solving requirements)

• Available for 24 / 7 phone calls for troubleshooting, lead technical expert for facility.
• Mentor and train other maintenance team members.
• Effective communication skills, strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving capability.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot various types of equipment.
• Looking for combination of hands-on experience with current machinery or similar.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Technicians should be able to run conduit and wire electrical control panels according to NEC guidelines.
• Ability to program Allen Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s.
• Pipefitting, plumbing, welding, and fabrication are preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and vendor documentation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; wet or humid conditions (non-weather);
• fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee may occasionally be required to work in high, precarious places;

be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat and cold (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 1000 pounds.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; frequently talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, taste or smell.