Maintenance Tech

UFP Industries, Inc; Church Hill (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance, inspect and repair industrial equipment, and support safety protocols on the shop floor.

The role requires reading basic schematics, organizing parts, and collaborating with team members to ensure operations run smoothly. Typical duties include preventive maintenance scheduling, using hand and power tools, and learning to diagnose wear or damage with precision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks and duties including scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) assigned by a supervisor.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools.
• Follow OSHA requirements pertinent to daily activities.
• Practice safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Share information with supervisor and team members clearly and efficiently.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
• Read and understand basic machine schematics with minimal guidance.
• Maintain organization of parts and materials in proper locations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Team player

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Clamps

Measuring tools

Dial indicators

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the entry-level position for the Maintenance Technician series.

Principle Duties and 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 provide personal tools as required
• Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
• Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
• Organize parts and materials in the proper locations
• Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied
• Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives
• Able to follow directions well
• Display the willingness to learn
• Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required
• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• Must have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
• Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001" to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
• Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.