Maintenance Technician

Lumbermens; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)

Clothing allowance

Paid time off

Training and development

Job summary

Lumbermens in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery. The role involves ensuring all mechanical equipment, heating and cooling systems, and seasonal equipment are maintained proactively.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include a supportive work environment, ESOP, medical insurance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and drive an industrial fork lift.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Maintain all mechanical equipment, heating and cooling systems.
• Coordinate work and materials with vendors and contract service personnel.

Skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to work and communicate effectively with fellow employees

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Heavy woodworking machinery (CNC, lineal edgebander, etc)

Electrical wiring schematics

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee ownedand relationship powered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery, and acting as a liaison with vendors. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and repairing all mechanical equipment including Hilos
• Maintaining all heating and cooling, systems, dust collections, and associated controls
• Performing various tasks in carpentry, electrical, ventilation, etc
• Executing a preventative maintenance program for all machinery and facilitating program execution
• Coordinating work and materials with vendors/contract service personnel
• Ensuring all seasonal equipment is maintained in a proactive manner
• Supporting manufacturing needs in a timely and efficient manner to help ensure on-time delivery to customers
• Support the continuous improvement culture through great interpersonal abilities, being a team player and displaying initiative.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required
• Valid drivers’ license

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with fellow employees
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one timeOrganizational skills

DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to read electrical wiring schematics
• Experience performing maintenance on heavy woodworking machinery (CNC, lineal edgebander, etc)
• Working knowledge of CNCs, edgebanders, and panel saws
• High voltage troubleshooting and repair (110,220,208,277,480)
• Low voltage DC troubleshooting and repair

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to drive an industrial fork lift (training is available)

WHAT WE OFFER

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.