Industrial Maintenance Technician

Coulter Services; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Technician to ensure wood products manufacturing equipment operates safely and reliably. The role involves inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production lines to minimize downtime.

You will read and interpret technical drawings, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with production teams to sustain uptime while adhering to strict safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance and repair experience.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proven troubleshooting skills to reduce downtime.
• Commitment to safety and accurate, detail-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues early
• Maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and restore production capability
• Follow strict safety procedures and promote safe work practices
• Interpret technical drawings and use them to complete repairs
• Collaborate with production teams to support operational uptime

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Job description

Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Responsible for ensuring wood products manufacturing equipment operates safely and reliably. Performs inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production lines, including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Key Duties

• Inspect equipment and systems to identify issues early
• Maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and restore production capability
• Follow strict safety procedures and promote safe work practices
• Interpret technical drawings and use them to complete repairs
• Collaborate with production teams to support operational uptime

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on maintenance and repair experience
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Proven troubleshooting skills to reduce downtime
• Commitment to safety and accurate, detail‑oriented work