Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Carter Lumber; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lumber industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform daily repairs and preventative maintenance. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining both facility and equipment, ensuring safety functions, and enhancing operational efficiency. Full-time benefits include health, dental, 401(k), and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision plans available

Short and Long-Term Disability coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Vacation time and paid holidays

Room for growth, promotions from within

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with inspecting and repairing industrial machinery.
• Knowledge in electrical troubleshooting and welding.
• Ability to carry 25-50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facilities, buildings, and assets.
• Oversee maintenance on tools and machinery and document repairs.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Basic mechanical knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong computer skills

Job description

A Carter Lumber Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, functional facility while performing daily repairs, emergency and preventative maintenance. Inspects all machinery to ensure safety functions are working properly. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

• Preferred hands-on experience with inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairingindustrial machinery
• Must be able to work on-site
• Must be a self-starter and able to work unsupervised
• Knowledge and expertise in maintenance of machinery, electrical troubleshooting, welding
• Basic mechanical knowledge and knowledge of tools
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and successfully multi-task
• Friendly, outgoing personality; works well with others
• Ability to carry 25-50lbs
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities:
Facility Maintenance

• Ensure that all facilities, buildings and assets that are used by the company are maintained and repaired in a proper and cost-effective manner.
• Makes recommendations on maintenance and improvements.
• Prioritizes and sets goals based on importance of project that needs attention.

Equipment Maintenance

• Must have good electrical troubleshooting skills, including servos, limit switches, PLC's, basic machine controls and able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Responsible for maintenance on all tools and machinery at the facility. Inspects and documents the maintenance performed on equipment.
• Recommends orders and stocks miscellaneous spare parts for equipment in order to keep equipment running at all times.

Safety

• Adheres to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment.
• Ensures safety functions on equipment are operating properly.
• Handles material in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Reports any defects or safety issues immediately.

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!