Maintenance Technician I Maintenance - Truss

Builders FirstSource, Inc.; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A building materials supplier is looking for an entry-level Maintenance Technician I in Acworth, Georgia. The position involves conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of relevant experience. The ideal applicant will be skilled in problem-solving, technically capable, and attentive to detail. This role requires a valid driver's license and offers opportunities for overtime work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain equipment and document any irregularities.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Capacity

Attention to detail

Knowledge of safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 – 2 years of related experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Purpose

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Technician I is an entry level position and is responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service with basic efficiency. They may also be responsible for resolving warranty and non-warranty repairs to damaged products. Performs duties under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs building, lighting, and plumbing repairs for Facility as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Some Positions May

• Conduct service/repairs, assist with warranty issues, and file warranty reports with vendors.
• Provide on-site assistance to help troubleshoot and repair product and/or equipment.
• Plan and coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customer reports of problems.
• Review performance reports and documentation from customers and sales representatives and inspect malfunctioning or damaged product to determine nature and scope of problem.
• Analyze review and inspection findings to determine source of problem, and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective action.
• Maintain high accuracy in performing service work on product per work order specifications.
• Provide a communication link between the customer and the Company to help ensure that effective service is provided to the customer.
• Back up other maintenance technicians as needed.
• Inform supervisor of any shortages in stock, or of any malfunctions or damage to equipment or vehicles.
• Help load trucks for delivery and assist in unloading incoming trucks.
• Restock incoming supplies, keep tools and machinery clean and maintained, and is responsible for all tools assigned to truck.
• Maintain truck by keeping it clean and organized. Check fluids and tire pressure daily.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• 1 – 2 years of related experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license

Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of industry safety practices
• Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
• Language Skills - The ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. The ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment / Physical Activity

• Must be able to work flexible hours including over time as needed.
• May be required to drive to other facilities and job sites.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.