Job Description

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for mechanical operations? APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Strasburg, VA looking to add a Maintenance Technician to their new operation. Their primary responsibility will be ensuring proper equipment performance, safety compliance, and operational reliability. This position will be based onsite and will report directly to the Maintenance Manager. Keep reading for more details! What’s in it for you:1. Day shift hours Monday to Friday 7:00a-3:00p (Some Saturdays)

2. Competitive salary range from $26.00-$28.00

3. Direct Hire position - you'll be hired directly with our client!

4. Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently- Medical, Dental and Vision

   • 401K
   • Paid vacation

Responsibilities:- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to support production continuity
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, systems, and facilities to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance
• Assist with minimizing equipment downtime through timely repairs and maintenance support
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment
• Collaborate with team members and plant operations to address maintenance needs
• Assist with coordinating repairs and working with vendors or contractors as needed
• Identify basic opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and performance
• Ensure proper safeguarding of equipment to prevent injury or damage
• Comply with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and labor laws at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:- High school diploma or technical certification in maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred

• 1–3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, industrial, or recycling environments
• Basic hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• General understanding of maintenance procedures and repair techniques
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Physically capable and available to work weekends, public holidays, and evenings as needed

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.