Junior Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Equipment Repair

UFP Industries, Inc.; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Selma, AL is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment and facilities under direct supervision. The role performs routine preventive maintenance and keeps a variety of records.

Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical equipment, reading basic machine schematics, and applying safety practices such as lock-out/tag-out. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; 1–2 years in industrial

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment desirable.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Able to use hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps and other small tools safely.
• Willing to learn to use measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy (0.001”).
• Familiarity with hand tools and troubleshooting equipment.

Responsibilities

• This position performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisor.
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities.
• Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities.
• Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable.
• Possesses strong troubleshooting skills.
• General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read basic machine schematics with little guidance.

Skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team player

Willing to learn

Follow directions

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Clamps

Measuring equipment (digital/dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle/depth gauges)

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Selma, AL is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment and facilities under direct supervision. The role performs routine preventive maintenance and keeps a variety of records.

Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical equipment, reading basic machine schematics, and applying safety practices such as lock-out/tag-out. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required; 1–2 years in industrial