Entry-Level Industrial Maintenance Tech - Hands-On Repair

UFP Industries, Inc; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Alabama is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment, machinery, and facilities under supervision. This role starts with foundational responsibilities and allows growth within the maintenance technician series.

Candidates should understand OSHA rules, read schematics, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, safety awareness, and teamwork. Expect routine PMs, tool use, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of maintenance/repair experience in a manufacturing environment desirable.
• Must be able to read basic machine schematics with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks and duties including scheduled preventative maintenance assigned by a supervisor.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain 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

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tool usage

Team player

Organized

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Cordless drills

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc in Alabama is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment, machinery, and facilities under supervision. This role starts with foundational responsibilities and allows growth within the maintenance technician series.

Candidates should understand OSHA rules, read schematics, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, safety awareness, and teamwork. Expect routine PMs, tool use, and collaboration with multiple departments.