Industrial Maintenance Technician - Farmville, VA

Gemini is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician with electrical experience to join the team at our Farmville, VA location. Be part of a positive, people-first culture focused on leveraging team members’ strengths to bring customers’ unique signage products to life.

About Us

As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has provided stability to our employees since 1963. We value what it means to be human and ensure our employees feel valued. Our company values include Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, and Stewardship. Our vision—Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities—guides our daily work.

Purpose Statement

Organizes and performs a variety of mechanical, building maintenance, and remodeling duties including plumbing, building repair, fabrication, and the mechanical and electrical repair of all production equipment, auxiliary equipment, and utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands blueprints and wiring diagrams used in diagnosing mechanical or electrical problems.
• Performs construction, fabrication, welding, and remodeling projects, such as building walls, shelving, storage bins, hanging ceilings, pouring concrete, duct work, and other related jobs.
• Evaluates site requirements and recommends new or modified equipment.
• Installs technical equipment as required, making appropriate electrical, air, and water connections and aligning equipment for production use.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses mechanical and electrical failures of CNC and PLC-controlled production and facilities equipment.
• Repairs all equipment and may modify such equipment to improve efficiency.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs as required and directed.
• Installs or replaces lighting fixtures, repairing electrical wiring when required.
• Initiates parts requisitions, obtaining quotations from approved vendors for plant equipment.
• Conducts periodic inspections of production equipment as required.
• Maintains a record of replacement parts and equipment to facilitate emergency repairs.
• Ensures the appearance of the buildings and grounds exceeds the expectations of the plant managers and visitors.
• Follows standard safety procedures, using all approved safety devices and equipment as required. Notifies appropriate plant manager of any safety issues.
• Ensures arc flash PPE inspections are performed and documented, and such PPE is worn when required by NFPA 70E.
• Checks the condition of company vehicles, repairs, or delivers vehicles to a commercial garage for required work.
• Operates snow removal equipment as required, spreading sand in parking lot and on sidewalks as necessary.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with all Gemini team members.
• Maintains preventive maintenance schedules and develops related reports and records for all equipment in the Fast Trak Maintenance program.
• All other duties as needed for the benefit of the group or organization.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in electronics, industrial maintenance, or related technical field preferred; candidates without the education requirement must have a minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience.
• 5–7+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electrical systems, plumbing, welding, and fabrication strongly preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated technical understanding of maintenance processes and equipment within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to independently coordinate projects, establish timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence, support, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement concepts and methods, with flexibility to implement new processes in a changing business environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate with team members, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and establish credibility with internal and external business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize workload, and coordinate work activities to meet operational needs and deadlines.
• Proficiency with common computer programs and maintenance-related systems/software.

Pay

Wage Range: $20.82 - $34.35 per hour, taking experience into consideration.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite position with 8-hour days from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime is scheduled as needed.

Benefits

• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Weekly pay
• Use of Company-Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program