Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Carter Lumber Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans available

Company-paid life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Carter Lumber Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep our facility reliable and safe on 2nd shift. You will inspect machinery, perform repairs, and participate in predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems (servos, PLCs, sensors), maintaining conveyors and mechanical systems, and documenting activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaboration with team members is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate service records.
• Recommend and maintain inventory of critical spare parts to ensure continuous operation.
• Makes recommendations on maintenance and improvements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Fabrication

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Schematics reading

Mechanical systems

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

PLC systems

Servo motors

Sensors

Hydraulic equipment

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


• 2nd shift position

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!