Industrial Maintenance Technician

Baillie-Lumber-3; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Pay

Full Time Hours

Full Plan of Benefits

Job summary

The Baillie Group seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will install and service motors, conveyors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment while following safety rules.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of maintenance experience, welding skills (MIG/TIG/Stick), and strong mechanical aptitude with hydraulic/pneumatic systems; electrical trouble-shooting is a plus. OSHA/LOTO compliance required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems.
• Experience with welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and fabrication.
• Familiarity with bearings, alignment, lubrication, and precision measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting (480V, motors, sensors, VFDs) preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperatures, heights, and confined spaces.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, seals, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.
• Work safely while following OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during production.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical power transmission

Welding (MIG TIG Stick)

Bearings & alignment

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics & manuals

CMMS documentation

Hand & power tools

Safety procedures (LOTO/OSHA)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Measuring instruments

Hand & power tools

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor equipment, bearings, gearboxes, welding, and preventive maintenance. Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, seals, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.
• Work safely while following OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during production.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems.
• Experience with welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and fabrication.
• Familiarity with bearings, alignment, lubrication, and precision measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting (480V, motors, sensors, VFDs) preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperatures, heights, and confined spaces.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Industrial manufacturing or sawmill experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Forklift, boom lift, or scissor lift certification.

Maintenance Technician Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Full Time Hours
• Full Plan of Benefits