Entry-Level Maintenance Tech: Hands-On Repairs & PM

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to join our team. Under supervision, you will perform machine setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs with a range of tools, and maintaining accurate maintenance records. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous learning in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related maintenance experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, and production equipment.
• Locate problems by observing devices, listening for issues, and using precision instruments.
• Remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools.
• Inspect parts with calipers and micrometers to verify tolerances.
• Adjust components to maintain proper alignment and performance.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoists

Cranes

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring instruments

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Builders FirstSource is hiring an entry-level Maintenance Technician I to join our team. Under supervision, you will perform machine setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs with a range of tools, and maintaining accurate maintenance records. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous learning in a manufacturing environment.