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Bread & Table, LLC.

Service Director

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... work together. JOB OVERVIEW The Service Director is a strategic hospitality leader overseeing service execution, guest experience, and front-of-house operations across both The Wool Factory and ...

Hitachi

ITM Specialist

South Boston, VA · On-site

... work. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How you'll make an impact * Partner with factory leadership to deploy the ITM ...

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How much do factory work jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for factory work in Virginia is $16.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $17.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is factory work?

Factory work refers to jobs performed in manufacturing plants where goods are produced or assembled. Workers may be involved in operating machinery, assembling products, inspecting quality, packaging items, or maintaining equipment. These jobs often require attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety protocols. Factory work can be found in various industries, such as automotive, electronics, food processing, and textiles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a factory worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Factory Worker, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of safety procedures, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with machinery, conveyor systems, and sometimes certifications like OSHA safety training are commonly required. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions are key soft skills in this environment. These skills ensure efficient production, maintain workplace safety, and support smooth operations in a manufacturing setting.

What are some common challenges faced by factory workers, and how can they be managed or overcome?

Factory workers often encounter challenges such as repetitive tasks, physical demands, and working in a fast-paced environment. To manage these, it's important to follow proper ergonomic techniques, take regular breaks, and communicate openly with supervisors about workload or equipment concerns. Many factories also provide safety training and encourage teamwork, which helps in addressing issues efficiently and maintaining a supportive work atmosphere. Adapting to shift work or overtime may be necessary, and building strong time-management and communication skills can aid in overcoming such challenges.

What is the difference between Factory Work vs Machine Operator?

AspectFactory WorkMachine Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma; certification may be required
Work EnvironmentFactories, assembly lines, production floorsFactories, manufacturing plants, equipment-focused areas
Industry UsageGeneral manufacturing and assembly rolesOperating specific machinery and equipment
Job FocusGeneral tasks in productionMonitoring, operating, and maintaining machinery

Factory work encompasses a broad range of roles in manufacturing environments, often involving assembly, packaging, or general labor. Machine operators focus specifically on operating and maintaining machinery. While both roles are found in similar settings and may require comparable credentials, machine operators have specialized responsibilities related to machinery operation, making their roles more technical within the factory environment.

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Infographic showing various Factory Work job openings in Virginia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, and 18% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,774 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear

Ashburn, VA • On-site

CPG Beyond the Cloud
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$113K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform start-up, commissioning, repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of mission critical electrical equipment.

  • Coordinate site testing, manage project schedules, and communicate with contractors, vendors, and customers to ensure project requirements are met.

  • Provide technical support, conduct specialized commissioning/testing, and respond to service calls as required.

Job description

TITLE: CRITICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III, SWITCHGEAR
LOCATION: Northern Virginia
POSITION SUMMARY: The Critical Systems Technician III, Switchgear duties and obligations include, but are not limited to start-up, commissioning, repairs, preventive maintenance, ongoing troubleshooting, and servicing state of the art mission critical electrical equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pre-Sales Support:
  • Review technical specifications with sales team and project managers to identify field operations scope of project as defined in CPG bid packages.
  • Interface with sales team to ensure proper specification compliance.
  • Review of Submittal Packages
  • Factory Support: Review equipment specifications to ensure systems meet facility requirements.
  • Attending factory witness testing as required.
  • Follow-up with Factory Project Managers to ensure punch list items identified during factory witness test are resolved before shipment.
  • Ensure factory punch list items identified as field repairable are completed when the equipment arrives on-site.
  • Interface with engineering, quality, and product support as required.
  • Installation:
  • Conduct a formal and comprehensive discussion of the elements and scope of work and change order policy/process.
  • Ensure regular scheduled meetings are held between the field PM, Sales, and the customer.
  • Advise Field Service Management of project staffing requirements.
  • Interface with contractors, vendors, and customers, acting as a site single point of contact.
  • Provide job specific technical support.
  • Work with Field Management and Scheduling to ensure site staffing/scheduling meets job requirements.
  • Coordinate all site testing, 3rd party labor, and test equipment as required.
  • Interface with the factory to resolve any site related technical issues.
  • Project
  • Identify manpower/labor requirements based on work specification.
  • Develop overall project schedule and monitor ongoing potential impacts.
  • Identify and report potential margin impacts.
  • Identify and report on work requested outside of the original scope ensuring change orders are generated.
  • Provide regular status reports to the responsible CPG Project Manager and Director, Service Operations.
  • Final Turnover:
  • Direct feedback to the responsible CPG Project Manager for problem resolution.
  • Provide required site documentation per project specification.
  • Obtain the customer's final acceptance at job completion by project specification.
  • Other Functions
  • Coordinate specialized commissioning/testing of systems.
  • Conduct specific familiarization training for customers and field engineers.
  • Provide technical support to regional personnel in management direction.
  • Conduct site visits during regional travels at management direction.
  • Respond to service calls as required.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of time
  • Perform preventive maintenance services (PM) on contracted gear and other components.
  • Coordinate communications to field and factory as to lessons learned during projects.
  • Other duties as assigned by Field Service Manager and Regional Service Director

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
  • High school or equivalent preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in electronics, electrical theory, or similar discipline requires highly desirable or equivalent work experience. Military training is an acceptable equivalent to a formal degree.
  • 7+ years of field repair / customer service experience with ups, electrical, electro-mechanical or electronics related equipment or equivalent military equipment experience required. Three to five years of mission critical specific product experience required. Knowledge of Critical Power Systems.
  • Experience with critical power equipment, including UPS, switchgear, PLCs, batteries, monitoring equipment, generators, etc.
  • Ability to read and understand one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
  • Organizational Skills:
  • Ability to train, influence and motivate team members.
  • Experience writing JHAs, MOPS, technical reports and procedures.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Outstanding Customer relations skills.
  • Ability to make independent decisions.
  • Maintain valid state vehicle operator's license.
  • US Citizenship

Computer Skills:
  • Technical Writing skills, including use of Word, Excel, MS Project.
  • Technical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Testing experience per NETA and NICET.

Certificates and Licenses:
  • NETA/NICET Level 2 or 3 preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to supervise multiple employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move objects 10-50 pounds; Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance; Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Benefits to Joining Our Team
CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
  • Flexible Spending Account Options
  • 401K Plan
  • Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.
CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here
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Pay Range: $113,752 - $170,661 per year

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