Maintenance Tech

UFP Industries, Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment and facilities under direct supervision. This role is designed as the entry level in the Maintenance Technician series.

You will perform routine maintenance tasks, inspect mechanical equipment, and read basic machine schematics. The position emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork to support production uptime.

Qualifications

• High School graduate 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 use hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps and related tools safely.
• Willing to learn to use measuring equipment to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks and duties including scheduled preventative maintenance as assigned by a supervisor.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Know OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities.
• Practice safety awareness, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Share information with supervisor and team members clearly and promptly.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and use hand and power tools as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

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.