INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

Biewer Lumber; Seneca (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Lumber is seeking an energized Industrial Maintenance professional to service and repair production machinery across the facility. The role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to minimize downtime and keep equipment running in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities include installing and calibrating equipment, maintaining parts inventory, training production staff on preventive maintenance, and documenting data trends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General lumber knowledge such as board sizing and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to safely operate forklift, scissor lift, and manual lift.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair machines and equipment throughout the facility for production efficiency.
• Install, maintain, repair and modify production equipment per codes from blueprints and manuals.
• Calibrate and align equipment; troubleshoot motors, gear boxes, drives, belts and related components.
• Maintain inventory of equipment parts and supplies.
• Update scheduling systems and request work orders for maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Follow safety rules and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Lumber industry experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Read/interpret manuals

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

General lumber knowledge

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding (arc)

Electrical principles

Job description

At Biewer Lumber, we take pride in producing high-quality fire retardant treated wood and micronized copper azole treated wood products that help build stronger, safer structures across the lumber industry. Our team is driven by safety, trust, quality, and hard work, creating a fast-paced manufacturing environment where employees can grow their skills and make a meaningful impact. T he pulse of our facility starts in the Maintenance Department. We don’t just treat lumber—it’s our Maintenance Team that keeps the gears turning 24/7. We are looking for an energized Industrial Maintenance professional who thrives on troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. If you have the drive to minimize downtime, maintain critical equipment, and the desire to work in a fast-paced, family-owned industry leader, we want you on our team.

Summary

Service and repair machines and equipment throughout the facility for production efficiency.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and modify production equipment, instrumentation in accordance with relevant codes and from blueprints, schematics and sketches. Study manufacturer manuals and directions when setting up machinery.
• Clean, lubricate, perform routine maintenance and disposal of defective parts on machinery.
• Locate sources of issues by observing machinery in operation.
• Test equipment repairs.
• Calibrate and align equipment.
• Troubleshoot production equipment (motors, gear boxes, drives, sprockets, chains, belts, etc.) using mechanical aptitude.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Train production employees on routine preventive maintenance by workstation.
• Determine changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring using various instruments.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting data and summarizing information and trends.
• Demonstrate rigging and lifting practices.
• Observe all safety rules, policies, and precautions. Reports and corrects unsafe work conditions. Submit safety ideas to Safety Committee Members. Complete required safety and regulatory training.
• Communicate with electrical team and management of any equipment that is not operating properly.
• Safely operate shop tools (lathe, drill press, grinder) and equipment.
• Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities and preventive maintenance.
• Provide ideas, innovation and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.
• Follow established departmental housekeeping, safety practices and standard operation procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Previous lumber industry experience or industrial maintenance experience.
• Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, torching, arc welding and electrical principles.
• Ability to safely operate forklift, scissor lift, and manual lift.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mathematic skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good eye/hand coordination and reflexes.

Education, Experience, And Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General lumber knowledge such as board sizing and quality terminology/requirements.

Work Environment

Previous experience operating similar equipment preferred.

Industrial setting that includes but is not limited to frequent exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at manufacturing job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Able to work at high elevations.

This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands

• Climb and descend a flight of stairs several times per day
• Walk, stand, or kneel for up to 12 hours
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Monday-Friday
• 3:30pm - 12:00am