Maintenance Technician IV (Machinist) - 1st Shift

Maker's Pride

Front Royal, VA

Pay: $40+/hr

Shift: Full time

The Maintenance Technician IV - Machinist is primarily responsible for manufacturing, modifying, and repairing mechanical parts used in plant production equipment. This role supports maintenance by producing replacement parts such as rolls, shafts, bushings, brackets, and custom components to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the Maintenance Technicians with floor calls, PM’s and repairs when needed. The incumbent will drive for continuous, efficient and safe operation in compliance with food safety regulations, meeting and or exceeding Customer and Company expectations.

**Responsibilities and Duties:**

• Machine new parts from drawings, sketches, or worn components
• Repair damaged parts through machining, rebuilding, or modification
• Manufacture rolls, shafts, bushings, and precision machine components, including but not limited to:
• Conveyor Rolls
• Shafts
• Bushings
• Spacers
• Brackets
• Custom repair components for Production Equipment
• Operate and maintain manual machines and equipment including:
• Engine lathe
• Vertical milling machine
• Drill press
• Surface grinder (if applicable)
• Precision Measuring Tools
• Measure and inspect parts using precision tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators)
• Maintain tolerances and proper fits for mechanical components
• Assist maintenance technicians with equipment repairs when machining support is required
• Capable and willing to reverse engineer parts when drawings are not available
• Maintain machining equipment and keep the machine shop clean, orderly, organized and safe
• Document parts produced and materials used
• Provide input and recommendations to shift action plan for assigned area, seeking to update and improve PM tasks, SOP’s and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with Management, Engineering and Maintenance to continuously improve processes, procedures and methods, seeking optimal efficiency and productivity with safety as the highest priority; knowledge of and willingness to engage in 5S methodology preferred.
• Attends all daily start-up, pass-down and training meetings as applicable.
• Escalates all issues as needed to the Maintenance Supervisor and management as necessary.
• Perform Lock-Out-Tag-Out when necessary.
• Follow all Food Safety and Safety Procedures and Rules.
• Continually monitor for cross contamination or foreign objects.
• Has met and is able and willing to perform all duties and qualifications of Maintenance Technician I, II & III functions, as determined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Willingness and ability to train and mentor junior Technicians as needed and requested.
• Other assigned duties, as needed.

**Qualifications and Capabilities:**

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Ability to read, write, count and identify numbers, letters, colors, characters and symbols as required.
• Advanced mathematics skills required.
• Proficient computer skills and experience required; willing and open to learning computer skills on the production floor a must.
• Prior Manufacturing / Industrial experience preferred, with high preference for food / bakery experience.
• 1 year Machinist experience in Industrial Manufacturing required.
• Experience supporting maintenance departments in repairs/mechanical maintenance.
• 3 - 5 years of prior maintenance/mechanic (Industrial/manufacturing) experience or training is required, preferably with processing and/or packaging equipment.
• Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge of machining metals such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and perform precision work
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates functional knowledge in: Welding or fabrication experience preferred.
• Available to work night shift, overtime and weekends as needed.
• Able to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities without losing composure.
• Able to follow all Food Safety and Safety Procedures and Rules, including wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and able to follow all proper LOTO requirements.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate with all levels of the team, including management, maintenance, sanitation and co-workers.
• Demonstrates positive Customer Service behaviors, representing the Maintenance Department to Internal and External Customers.
• Able to perform duties accurately with attention to detail, follow direction and participate as a team player or individually.
• Exhibits natural curiosity and passion for learning, training, and self-improvement.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently with initiative, needing minimal direct supervision.
• Job training for this position is provided by th