Maintenance Technician

American Hardwood Industries; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Hardwood Industries in West Point, VA, is hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians for a full-time role within a world-class hardwood lumber manufacturing environment.

The position demands hands-on electrical/electronic and mechanical skills to diagnose and repair systems across the plant, including PLCs, NCs, drives, gauges, and test equipment. Strong teamwork and a proactive, safety-minded approach are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic fields preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding and/or mechanical experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and effectively support line operators in troubleshooting and repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, maintain, test, and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
• Apply knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore systems to optimal operation.
• Provide comprehensive mechanical and electrical/electronic support across all areas of manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment, including PLCs, numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in electrical/electronic or mechanical fields

Tools

Welding experience

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems

Job description

AHI, a member of The Baillie Group, is seeking skilled Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join our team in West Point, VA. This is a full-time opportunity with a world-class hardwood lumber manufacturer, offering the chance to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct, maintain, test, and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
• Apply knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore systems to optimal operation.
• Provide comprehensive mechanical and electrical/electronic support across all areas of manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment, including but not limited to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic fields preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding and/or mechanical experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and effectively support line operators in troubleshooting and repair activities.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Pay & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full-time schedule
• Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary: $20 - $30/hour*

* The advertised pay range represents what AHI believes and anticipates paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.*