Maintenance Technician

Great Southern Wood Preserving; Abbeville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team in Abbeville. This full-time position involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery in a state-of-the-art sawmill. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, along with experience in welding and machine repair. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a challenging environment where your skills will make a significant impact on daily operations. If you are passionate about maintaining high-quality machinery and enjoy hands-on work, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with two years of experience in maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting, welding, and hydraulic systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic systems to ensure functionality.
• Replace defective parts and align machines using various tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Preventative maintenance

Machine repair

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Hoists and jacks

Job description

Description

Summary

Abbeville Fiber is seeking to fill a Maintenance position. This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, routine and non-routine repairs, and troubleshooting problems with machinery. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

• Replace defective parts of the machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, and lasers.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.
• Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment.
• Insert shims, adjust the tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts using hand tools and measuring instruments to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
• Lay out mounting holes using measuring instruments and drill holes with a power drill.
• Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Replace sprockets, chains, sheaves, and belts with proper alignment.
• Replace hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and hoses.
• Basic stick welding and oxygen/acetylene torch cutting.
• Ability to splice and track various-size conveyor belts.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance checks and services per company policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, air, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tools, repair parts, and equipment.
• Adjust operating mechanisms.
• Determine the extent of corrective action and repair parts required to correct malfunctions.
• Read, understand, and apply information in company maintenance manuals, technical manuals, policies, and common schematic diagrams.
• Know and apply required company safety procedures.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in troubleshooting, welding, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience is not required for apprenticeship.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts

Abbeville Fiber is a state-of-the-art sawmill, featuring the latest technology in the industry. Located in the former West Point Stevens textile plant, Abbeville Fiber has the capacity to produce 250,000 feet of finished wood per day. We are looking for good people who want to do rewarding work. If you thrive in a challenging environment, you should join us. We offer competitive pay and great benefits.

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