Maintenance Tech

Prowood, LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to perform routine PMs and assist in maintaining equipment within a manufacturing environment.

You will read basic schematics, troubleshoot issues, and follow lock-out/tag-out procedures while keeping tools and parts organized. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and willingness to learn in a dynamic production setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment is desirable.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to read basic machine schematics with minimal guidance.
• Willing to learn and work well with others.

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 and lock-out/tag-out procedures for safety and compliance.
• Organize parts and materials and collaborate with other departments to ensure overall success.

Skills

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team player

Organization

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Clamps

Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Job Summary 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.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.