Maintenance Technician

UFP Industries, Inc; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Idaho seeks a Maintenance Technician for entry-level responsibilities maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment. Work under direct supervision and contribute to safety and reliability of facilities.

You will read basic machine schematics and perform preventative maintenance while helping with various projects. The role emphasizes organization, teamwork, and adherence to lock-out/tag-out procedures, with lifting up to 50 lbs.

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 hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
• Willing to learn how to properly use measuring equipment to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks and duties including scheduled preventative maintenance as assigned by a supervisor.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools.
• Follow OSHA requirements in daily activities.
• Practice safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Share information with the supervisor and other team members in an understandable manner.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
• Organize parts and materials in the proper locations.
• Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate materials up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs unaccompanied.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure overall success.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team player

General tools knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Pneumatic equipment

Presses

Cordless drills

Clamps

Small tools

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.