Maintenance Mechanic — Glass Abrasive Manufacturing Facility Mil-Spec Abrasives Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Troubleshooting schematics Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Pneumatic machine repair Energy control procedures Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electrical safety procedures Cutting torches Welding torches Fabrication repair techniques Technical troubleshooting support Confined space entry safety procedures Cross-functional collaboration Hazardous energy control

Full Job Description Job Type:

Full-Time |

Schedule:

Day Shift |

Compensation:

Hourly (Non-Exempt) We are seeking a highly skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic to support operations at our glass abrasive manufacturing facility in Norfolk, Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the operational readiness, safety, and reliability of heavy industrial processing equipment, including conveyors, crushers, screens, and automated plant machinery.

Key Responsibilities Equipment Maintenance & Reliability:

Execute routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on industrial plant machinery to minimize unplanned downtime.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:

Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical system issues.

Machinery Servicing:

Maintain bulk material-handling conveyors, crushers, vibrating screens, industrial motors, bearings, pumps, and associated mechanical components.

Fabrication & Welding:

Perform precision welding, cutting, metal fabrication, and equipment modifications to optimize operational performance.

Emergency Response:

Provide rapid emergency troubleshooting and breakdown repair response to safeguard production targets.

Inspections & Documentation:

Conduct systematic inspections and maintain thorough maintenance logs, equipment work orders, and failure reports.

EHS & Compliance:

Adhere strictly to corporate environmental, health, and safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety standards.

Housekeeping & Organization:

Maintain 5S cleanliness, order, and safety standards across work areas, tool stations, and shop floor spaces.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

Prior experience as an industrial technician, plant mechanic, or heavy equipment specialist in a high-volume manufacturing setting preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

Hands-on proficiency with conveyor systems, crushers, vibrating screens, and bulk material handling systems is strongly preferred.

Fabrication Skills:

Demonstrated experience in structural welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) and torch cutting.

System Expertise:

Proven capability to read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Safety Mindset:

Solid foundation in industrial safety management systems (Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Personal Protective Equipment).

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a cross-functional plant team.

Flexibility:

Strong attendance record and availability to work overtime or shift rotations as operational demands require.

Physical Demands:

Capability to perform heavy manual labor in a dynamic industrial environment characterized by heat, noise, and airborne particulates. Compensation & Benefits Competitive Hourly Wage commensurate with skills and technical background. Comprehensive Health Benefits are available 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holiday schedule. Overtime Opportunities to increase total compensation potential. Stable Career Growth with year-round, full-time employment and internal advancement pathways.

Expected hours:

40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person