Maintenance Technician

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. STIHL is seeking a Maintenance Technician who is passionate about handheld outdoor power equipment to join our Assembly Maintenance Team at STIHL’s corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach!

As a STIHL Inc. Maintenance Technician, this individual will repair, maintain, and install various types of electromechanical machinery and control systems. They will work with various Maintenance Team Leaders and Engineers to integrate auxiliary equipment with other machinery, to help, and to implement other projects related to plant maintenance and equipment preventive maintenance as required.

Company Highlights:

• Recognized leader – Rated #1 in the industry.
• Challenge – Support management and employees in the largest business unit in the organization.
• Benefits – Competitive health insurance, compensation, 401K, bonuses, relocation assistance and PENSION!

• ‘Uses knowledge of PLC/CNC/HMI and motion control software to troubleshoot equipment and make repairs. Uses knowledge of PLC to perform programming functions as required.
• Uses knowledge of electromechanical skills in the construction, modification and maintenance of equipment.
• Uses experience and judgment to determine the best course of action to maintain equipment functionality.
• Performs preventive maintenance to maintain equipment within manufacturer specifications.
• Provides guidance and training to lower level technicians.
• Disassembles equipment as required to replace defective components and to return it to an operational condition.
• Works alone with no direct supervision.
• Must be available for emergency service during off hours.
• Completes work in compliance with ISO14001 and 9000 and performs duties safely and conscientiously.
• Maintains appropriate level of technical and professional skills by attending training classes, seminars, exhibits, and trade shows as needed.
• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years related formal training in engineering or related field.
• Certified apprenticeship graduation in Mechatronics, Electronic or Mechanical Technician preferred.
• 7 years related experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic maintenance and equipment integration.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic blueprints, drawings and documentation.
• Training in PLC/CNC/HMI and motion control software.