Industrial Maintenance Technician

Tharp Consulting; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Timber Plant Maintenance Technician role at Tharp Consulting in Lufkin, TX, focuses on keeping lumber mill equipment safe and productive. You will perform hands-on inspection, troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical systems across saws, conveyors, motors, and hydraulic equipment, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial mill equipment, and a commitment to safety and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of basic electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mill equipment.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance and routine inspections.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, respect, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and identify mechanical/electrical issues
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and basic electrical components
• Service hydraulic equipment and rotating machinery
• Conduct preventive maintenance to improve reliability and minimize downtime
• Follow safety procedures and collaborate in a team-focused environment

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude with basic-

Experience troubleshooting and repair

Hands-on maintenance & inspections

Safety integrity respect and sustainab

Job description

Timber Plant Maintenance Technician

Maintain lumber mill equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation. Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and basic electrical systems across saws, conveyors, motors, and hydraulic equipment. Carry out preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and support continuous production.

Timber Plant Maintenance Technician

Maintain lumber mill equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation. Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and basic electrical systems across saws, conveyors, motors, and hydraulic equipment. Carry out preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and support continuous production.

Key Duties

• Inspect equipment and identify mechanical/electrical issues
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and basic electrical components
• Service hydraulic equipment and rotating machinery
• Conduct preventive maintenance to improve reliability and minimize downtime
• Follow safety procedures and collaborate in a team-focused environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of basic electrical systems
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mill equipment
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance and routine inspections
• Commitment to safety, integrity, respect, and sustainability