Maintenance Mechanic

UFP Industries; Town of Granger (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I in New York to perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools and support the Maintenance Department with repairs. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair woodworking machinery, infeed/outfeed systems, hand tools, and forklifts, order parts, maintain records, and uphold safety procedures in a clean, organized work environment.

This entry-level role requires at least 1 year of experience and a high school diploma, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in machine repair or maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control systems, and welding.
• Familiarity with safety rules, regulations, and safe equipment practices.
• Awareness of hazardous waste/material handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, tools, and buildings.
• Assist in repairing woodworking machinery, infeed/outfeed systems, hand tools, and forklifts per manuals.
• Order supplies and parts as required.
• Document and maintain records of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Operate in compliance with safety rules and procedures.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Participate in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings.
• Prepare various reports as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical, hydraulic, and control

Welding

Machine repair experience

Safety practices

Hazardous waste handling knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools, and assists other members of the Maintenance Department in various machine/building repairs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all machinery, equipment, tools, and building


• Assists in the repair of woodworking machinery, infeed/outfeed systems, hand tools, and forklifts in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications


• Orders supplies and parts as required


• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled


• Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities


• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures


• Maintains a clean and organized work area


• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings


• If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices


• Prepares various reports as required


• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma


• Minimum 1 year of experience in machine repair in maintenance


• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding


• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations


• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices


• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.