Industrial Maintenance Technician

Carter Lumber Company; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid life insurance

Company-match 401(k)

Vacation time and paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company in Hagerstown, Maryland is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain a clean and functional facility, perform repairs, and conduct preventative maintenance. This role requires hands-on experience with industrial machinery and strong troubleshooting skills.

The ideal candidate is organized, able to work unsupervised, and possesses excellent communication abilities. The position offers health benefits, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Preferred hands-on experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Must be able to work on-site and be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, buildings, and assets are maintained properly.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including servos and motors.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production machinery.

Skills

Industrial production machinery experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Mechanical systems knowledge

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A Carter Lumber Industrial 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 inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery
• Must be able to work on‑site
• Must be a self‑starter and able to work unsupervised
• Knowledge and experience in industrial maintenance, including electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• 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.

Industrial Equipment Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including servos, limit switches, PLCs, sensors, motors, and basic machine controls.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems such as conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate service records.
• Recommend and maintain inventory of critical spare parts to ensure continuous operation.

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!