Maintenance Engineer

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (Food Production Facility – Central Virginia)

Salary: $80K - $90K- Commensurate with experience

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance and performance of equipment at a high-volume food processing and packaging facility in central Virginia. This hands-on role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement to minimize downtime and support production efficiency. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can lead maintenance operations, communicate effectively with production teams, and ensure smooth equipment functionality across all departments.

This position requires on-call availability for emergency maintenance issues and includes approximately six weeks of initial training at another company facility in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial food production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues to maintain equipment uptime.
• Conduct diagnostics and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts and tools to minimize downtime.
• Supervise and train maintenance technicians, ensuring adherence to procedures and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial maintenance, ideally in food manufacturing, packaging, or distribution environments.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility maintenance skills.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Intermediate computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office or maintenance management software.
• Proven ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex industrial systems independently.

Preferred Experience

• Welding and/or HVAC experience.
• Advanced electrical knowledge, including low-voltage control wiring and schematic interpretation.
• Familiarity with processing and packaging equipment brands such as Urschel, Lyco, Vanmark, Ultrasource, Matrix, Mettler Toledo, or comparable systems.
• Certifications in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, family-oriented company in the food production industry, where you’ll take ownership of maintenance operations and contribute to long-term equipment reliability and safety. We offer a competitive compensation package, room for professional growth, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.