Machine Maintenance & Safety Specialist

Job overview

The Machine Maintenance & Safety Specialist role is onsite in Richmond, VA. The posting states an annual salary starting at $90,000, with a higher salary potentially available depending on experience. The role supports machine-shop equipment reliability, workplace safety, and facility maintenance coordination.\n\nThe position helps keep manufacturing operations running efficiently by managing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting CNC and manual equipment, supporting safety programs, and coordinating facility repairs. It also tracks maintenance history and helps address recurring equipment issues and workplace hazards.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules
• diagnose equipment problems, perform repairs, and coordinate service work
• track maintenance records, equipment history, and spare-parts inventory
• identify recurring failures and corrective actions
• assist with equipment installation and troubleshooting
• coordinate safety meetings and inspections
• support incident investigations, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and PPE programs
• coordinate outside contractors for building and facility maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine maintenance

safety specialist

richmond va

qualdoc

cnc machines

preventive maintenance

equipment reliability

industrial safety

lockout/tagout

facility maintenance

$90k+ starting salary

5+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Starting annual salary is $90,000; higher pay may be available depending on experience. Requires at least five years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing, machine-shop, industrial, or production environment.

About the employer

Qualdoc is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.