Maintenance Technician

UFP Industries; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

UFP Industries in New York is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment and facilities under supervision. The role involves handling machine schematics, safety compliance, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

The position requires basic high school education, 1-2 years of maintenance exposure, a valid driver’s license, and strong mechanical aptitude. The candidate will operate various tools and participate in preventive maintenance programs

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
• Ability to use hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other small tools safely
• Willing to learn how to properly use measuring equipment to diagnose wear or damage to machine parts such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators
• Familiarity with hand tools and troubleshooting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment using various tools.
• Follow safety guidelines including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Share information with supervisors and team members clearly.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail.
• Organize parts and materials efficiently and read basic machine schematics.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Tools knowledge

Reading schematics

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

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

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly/Salary Pay Range

$25.00 per hour depending on experience

Bonus/Incentive Pay

For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.