Entry-Level Maintenance Technician - Hands-On Repair & PM

UFP Industries, Inc.; Minneota (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Minnesota to maintain, repair, and install equipment and machinery.

This entry-level role supports safety procedures and works under supervision, with opportunities to develop hands-on skills in a manufacturing environment. You will perform routine maintenance, read schematics, and use a variety of tools while growing your knowledge of OSHA requirements and lock-out/tag-out practices.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on industrial equipment as assigned.
• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment using a variety of tools.
• Follow OSHA requirements and safety procedures.
• Read and interpret machine schematics with guidance.
• Organize parts and materials; assist other departments.
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Minnesota to maintain, repair, and install equipment and machinery.

This entry-level role supports safety procedures and works under supervision, with opportunities to develop hands-on skills in a manufacturing environment. You will perform routine maintenance, read schematics, and use a variety of tools while growing your knowledge of OSHA requirements and lock-out/tag-out practices.