Industrial Maintenance Technician

Carter Lumber; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Vacation and holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Maryland to maintain a clean, functional facility and perform daily repairs, emergencies, and preventative maintenance. You will inspect machinery for safety, troubleshoot electrical systems, and perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires on-site work, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and a collaborative, safety-conscious mindset. Room for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Must be able to work on-site and unsupervised.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and manuals.
• Strong organization and communication skills; able to multi-task.
• Friendly, team-oriented attitude; capable of lifting 25–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities, buildings and assets are maintained and repaired cost-effectively.
• Make recommendations on maintenance and improvements.
• Prioritize and set goals based on project importance.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including servos, limit switches, PLCs, sensors, motors, and basic machine controls.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate service records.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts to ensure continuous operation.
• Adhere to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment; ensure safety features work.
• Handle materials safely and report defects or safety issues immediately.

Skills

Machinery repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Reading schematics

Mechanical drawings

Equipment manuals

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

PLCs

Servo motors

Sensors

Electrical schematics

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 repairingindustrial production machinery
• Must be able to work on-site
• Must be a self-starter and able to work unsupervised
• Knowledge and experience inindustrial 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!