CareerPlan

Mechanical Technician

Port of Chesapeake - Non-ExemptFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Ensure preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of critical machinery and auxiliary equipment at a 24/7 port facility for sustainable wood pellet production.

Role type

Mechanical Technician (Industrial Maintenance)

Builds

Reliable operation of pellet mill specific equipment, conveyors, pumps, and rotating machinery.

Domain

Renewable energy / Wood bioenergy manufacturing

Required skills

Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, pipe assembly, hydraulic systems, rotating equipment repair, rigging, mobile equipment operation, technical diagram reading, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), basic mathematics and measurements

Preferred skills

Industrial electricity, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, vibration analysis, precision alignment, industrial mechanics

Technologies

CMMS, Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, hand/power tools, drill presses, saws, welding machines

Responsibilities

Assemble, cut, thread, and lay pipes; diagnose and repair motors, fans, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and rotating equipment; perform scheduled preventive maintenance and lubrication; coordinate inspections and document equipment condition; analyze equipment performance to optimize throughput and quality; perform rigging and operate mobile equipment; maintain housekeeping and safety standards.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC