Operations Mechanic (Maintenance Technician – Levels I–III)

Henrico, VA
Qualdoc Staffing /
Direct Hire /
On-site
Operations Mechanic (Maintenance Technician – Levels I–III)
Location: Henrico, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $27–$35/hour

About the Company:

A global manufacturer of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products—including well-known items like hair dye, hair spray, Tylenol, and chapstick. We’re seeking skilled Operations Mechanics (Levels I–III) to support and maintain our high-volume packaging and manufacturing lines in Henrico, VA.

Schedule:

Train on 1st Shift (7 AM – 3 PM) for the first 60 days
Transition to 2nd Shift (3 PM – 11 PM) or 3rd Shift (11 PM – 7 AM)
Must be flexible for off-shift or overtime work as needed

Top 3 Required Skills:

    • Electrical Maintenance
    • Maintenance & Repair
    • Preventive Maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

    • Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pharmaceutical packaging equipment
    • Perform routine changeovers, cleaning, and setups to ensure production efficiency
    • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on multiple lines
    • Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation
    • Follow all cGMP, regulatory, and safety standards
    • Use lockout/tagout procedures and ensure proper equipment safety compliance
    • Train and mentor junior mechanics when needed
    • Occasionally operate equipment to support production goals

Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment as a mechanic
    • Must obtain forklift certification within 6 months
    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
    • Basic math and computer literacy
    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely handle up to 100 lbs with equipment
    • Comfortable working with raw materials, flammable/caustic substances, or in high-heat/wet environments

Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Haves):

    • Troubleshooting complex equipment
    • Preventive & reactive maintenance
    • Conveyor systems, bottling lines, batch processing
    • Experience with pharmaceutical or personal care manufacturing

Benefits:

    • 401(k) match up to 4.5% (based on employee contribution)
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – via Cigna (high and low deductible options)
    • Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Referral program
Ready to Apply?

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through this posting. For any questions or further information, feel free to contact Qualdoc Staffing at (757) 271-4108. We look forward to hearing from you!