Maintenance Technician

UFP Industries; Jeffersonville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician at our Kentucky facility. This role maintains, repairs, and installs equipment under supervision and participates in special projects.

It is an entry-level position within the Maintenance Technician series. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of maintenance/repair experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to safely operate hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years' experience in maintenance/repair of industrial equipment is desirable.
• Valid state driver’s license is required.
• Experience using hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps.
• Ability to use measuring tools with 0.001” accuracy (digital/dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Familiarity with hand tools and troubleshooting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks and duties including scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Adheres to OSHA requirements and safety procedures.
• Shares information with supervisors and team members.
• Organizes parts and materials and supports cross-departmental activities.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs; willing to learn and follow directions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Clamps

Measuring equipment

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 objectivesAble 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.