What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Snelling?
Location: Chatham, VA
Pay: $22.76 - 40.06/hr
A growing industrial manufacturing facility in Chatham, VA is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to join its high-performing operations team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining mechanical systems, utility equipment, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, install, and maintain equipment including:
- Pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, air diaphragm)
- Vessels, exchangers, piping, valves, motors, agitators
- Boilers, hot oil heaters, air compressors, cooling towers, chillers, and blowers
- Perform pump alignment, piping installation/modification
- Use industrial tools (hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment)
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and daily work orders
- Inspect and troubleshoot critical systems and recommend solutions
- Support mechanical reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist with motor wiring and pneumatic valve installations
- Participate in PSM, PHA, and ISO compliance activities
- Maintain a safe workspace and follow OSHA, LOTO, confined space, and height safety standards
- Serve on the Safety Committee
- Participate in rotating on-call maintenance schedule
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Experience in industrial or chemical manufacturing maintenance (preferred)
- Experience with CMMS systems (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills
- Proficiency with liquid handling systems and various types of pumps
- Intermediate electrical knowledge for installations, repairs, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with steam, air, nitrogen, water, and hot oil systems (preferred)
- Pipefitting or welding experience (preferred)
- Forklift certification (preferred)
- Comfortable working at heights, lifting up to 60 lbs, and climbing ladders
- Self-driven with good teamwork and communication skills
- Willingness to work overtime and be part of an on-call rotation
- Natural gas burner familiarity a plus
What’s Offered
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO, HSA, FSA options)
- 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
- Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Performance-based bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.76 - $40.06 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $40
