Maintenance Technician/Industrial Mechanic (Caldwell, ID)

Kitwest; Idaho; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Industrial Mechanic for their Caldwell facility. This role involves installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical systems, ensuring high-quality production. Competitive wages and various benefits are offered, including a mentorship program for new hires.

Benefits

EAP program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Holidays

Employee home purchase discount

Gym memberships

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial woodworking machines required.
• Availability for required hours, including some overtime.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Support installation of new equipment and improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Basic design and fabrication skills

Tools

CNC Routers

Molders

Edge Banders

Beam Saws

Wide Belt Sanders

Job description

Maintenance Technician/Industrial Mechanic

KIT is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician/Industrial Mechanic for our production facility in Caldwell, Idaho. For over 70 years, KIT Home Builders has been perfecting the art of building quality, affordable, and customizable manufactured homes in Idaho. We have helped thousands of families fulfill their dreams of owning a new custom home. As a locally owned and operated company, we aim to provide personalized service, options, and high quality. As an employee, you will be responsible for building homes where families create lifelong memories.

We offer competitive wages of $21-$25 DOE, with monetary and/or vacation days awarded every 90 days for good attendance.

Benefits

• EAP program, health, dental, vision, 401k, voluntary life insurance, employer-paid Long Term Disability, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Doughnuts every Monday, free lunch Fridays during summer.
• Employee home purchase discount, travel, computers, gym memberships, and more.
• Mentorship program for new hires to support training and growth.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and structures:
• Motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, woodworking machinery
• Plumbing, hydraulic, electrical, and automated systems

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of industrial woodworking machines (CNC Routers, Molders, Edge Banders, Beam Saws, Wide Belt Sanders)
• Perform maintenance and repairs in electrical, mechanical, woodworking machinery, hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot and support installation of new equipment and improvements
• Basic design and fabrication skills for repairs and process improvements
• Consistent attendance, availability for required hours, including some overtime and Saturdays

EEO/AA Policy

KIT is an equal opportunity employer, providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities, regardless of protected characteristics.