Maintenance Technician

UFP Industries; Rowesville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on equipment in a manufacturing setting. This entry-level role focuses on learning the plants' equipment, following safety rules, and supporting a team to keep operations running smoothly.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years in maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read basic schematics.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• 1–2 years' maintenance/repair experience in manufacturing.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to read basic machine schematics with minimal guidance.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools; measuring equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment with various tools.
• Follow OSHA requirements and safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Share information with supervisor and team clearly.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
• Organize and manage parts and materials; read schematics.
• Lift/move up to 50 lbs; collaborate with other departments.
• Display a team-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Tool use

Safety awareness

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Calipers

Micrometers

Levels

Angle gauges

Depth gauges

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.