Maintenance Tech

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Job Summary

Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the entry-level position for the Maintenance Technician series.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• This position performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisor

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities

• Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities

• Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable

• Possesses strong troubleshooting skills

• General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools

• Ability to provide personal tools as required

• Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance

• Highly organized with an emphasis on detail

• Organize parts and materials in the proper locations

• Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied

• Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives

• Able to follow directions well

• Display the willingness to learn

• Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required

• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license

• Must have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools

• Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001″ to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc

• Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly Pay Range: $25-$35 per hour dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance

• Health savings account with company contribution

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Stock purchase program with employee discount

• Educational reimbursement

• Wellness programs and challenges

• Other supplemental benefits

Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.