ACARA Jobs
Maintenance Technician
Apply- ID: 558489
- Posted: 3/24/2026
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Category: LI - Technician
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Are you a Maintenance Technician looking to join one of the top companies in the Industrial Machinery Manufacturing industry?
Are you looking to further your career and grow?
Do you have experience in manufacturing?
If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!
Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Richmond, VA. Interested?
Here's what you'd do:
- The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
- These duties are to be conducted in accordance with safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of business goals and objectives.
- Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain both production machines and facility equipment at the main site as well as satellite sites.
- Execute challenging mechanical tasks on a wide range of production and facility equipment that need mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
- Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine TPM outages.
- Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
- Perform building and grounds related tasks to maintain the safety, functionality, and general upkeep of each facility.
- Coordinate with contractors, obtain quotes, and manage contractors during onsite work.
- Read and interpret equipment documents (i.e., manuals, schematics, diagrams, etc.) as well as internal work orders to perform the required service.
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make appropriate adjustments until acceptable solution has been achieved.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material, or other abnormal situations and report observations to proper supervision or intervening immediately if personnel or equipment safety is at risk.
- Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis to identify the true cause of a failure, fix the problem, and prevent the issue from recurring.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas to 5S standards.
- Take on other duties or assist in other departments as business needs change.
- Receive directions from supervisor and execute all tasks as directed.
- Work well in a team, collaborating with and supporting maintenance technicians, operators, engineers, and other client employees to perform daily duties.
- Work well alone, without any supervision, and still execute efficiently at a high level.
Here's what you'll get:
- Hours: 1st shift: 6am-2:30pm and 2nd shift: 2:30pm-11:00 pm
- Length: Direct Hire
- Hourly Pay Range: $30-$34, plus $1.25 Shift Differential and an additional $0.75 off-shift seniority premium after 2 years of service
Sound like a good fit?
APPLY TODAY at ramosc@acarasolutions.com
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing
- Minimum 4 years of production maintenance experience
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Journeyman Millwright
- Pneumatic certifications
- Hydraulic certifications
- Pipefitter experience
- Welding (TIG, MIG, and stick)
- Good hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills, with some understanding of electrical and PLC systems.
- Clear and effective communication skills - verbal, written, and typed - across all levels of the organization (able to receive and give).
- Embodies the client values (i.e., Teamwork, Problem Solving, Integrity, Relationships, and Excellence).
- Possess a basic understanding of math.
- Able to follow the directions of the supervisor.
- Open to constructive criticism and makes proper adjustments to feedback.
- Team player, possessing a positive attitude in the face of challenges.
- Resourceful and finds a way to safely solve new or unique challenges.
- Eager to learn new information and techniques to improve craft as well as understand all aspects of vcoil manufacturing process.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Work at least 1 Saturday a month, and possibly more as business needs dictate.
- Work 2nd shift (hours 2:30-11:00 pm), and willing to make temporary schedule shifts to cover teammates' PTO (i.e., vacations, illnesses, appointments, etc.).
- Flex break and lunch schedules to accommodate production and facility needs.
- Able to safely lift objects weighing up to 50lbs unassisted.
- Able to stand for long periods & stoop/bend/push/pull frequently.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.