Maintenance Technician - Industrial Manufacturing

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pension retirement plan

Medical, dental, life and disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading wood production company in Detroit is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain machinery and equipment while ensuring safety compliance. Responsibilities include mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety programs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience. The role demands effective problem-solving and communication skills. A comprehensive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to perform cutting, grinding, and welding activities.
• Knowledge of bearings, motors, hydraulic systems, etc.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all machinery and equipment in working order.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and perform repairs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Cutting, grinding, welding

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows programs

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all machinery and equipment in working order while maintaining environmental and safety compliance. This includes mechanical and electrical components.

Job Status: Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Weekends

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Positions Supervised: None

Travel Required: 0-10%

Essential Functions/Duties

• Ensure all environmental and safety procedures are followed and report all unsafe or non-compliant activities.
• Maintain mechanical equipment to remain operational including chemical transfer pumps, vacuum pumps, valves, conveyors, hydraulic units, burners, mobile equipment, etc.
• Maintain electrical equipment to remain operational including breaker boxes, power supplies, sensors, and lighting, etc.
• Complete work orders for issues with equipment.
• Prompt response to operational downtime.
• Maintain and follow preventative maintenance programs with accurate record keeping.
• Install new equipment including running new electrical wire and/or piping as directed. Working with motors, pumps, bearings, and chains.
• Keep the shop area clean and compliant with all safety programs.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and work with engineers as directed.
• Proactively detect, diagnose and repair potential issues using PM and inspection tools.
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings.
• Computer duties as necessary.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance required (2 years minimum)
• Ability to perform cutting, grinding and welding activities.
• Willingness to learn the treating plant operation.
• Knowledge of Bearings, Motors, Gear boxes, Hydraulic systems, Sprockets, Pumps, and Pneumatic systems.
• Ability to identify worn parts and knowledge of how to replace them.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors conforming to Hoover’s set of values and accepted standards.
• Ability to be self-motivated to perform a task using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Be comfortable working within Windows based programs, using a word processor, and email. Must have a good knowledge of spreadsheets.

Work Environment

Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Can be hot, cold, humid, and/or rainy.

Training Requirements

Immediately upon hire or assignment to the Maintenance Technician position, training will take place in Safety and Environmental programs. Annual training over all programs.

Company Description

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. (HTWP), is the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood in the world. In business since 1955, HTWP has 10 plants located from coast to coast. HTWP offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a pension retirement plan, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation. HTWP requires background checks and drug testing.

The company reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements will be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hoover Treated Wood Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.