Night Shift Maintenance Lead — Safety & Improvements

UFP Industries, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Chandler, AZ seeks a Lead Maintenance Mechanic for the night shift to coordinate the maintenance crew and ensure uptime across processes. You will train staff, support safety programs, and maintain documentation while driving continuous improvements in electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.

The role requires 6 months to 3 years in maintenance, basic MS Office skills, and a solid foundation in safety practices, with a focus on operational reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 6 months to 1 year of maintenance experience; 1–3 years preferred.
• Electrical, hydraulic and control technology knowledge, and welding.
• Safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations knowledge.
• Basic Excel, Word, and Outlook knowledge.
• Lumber math, lumber grades and species knowledge.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance team activities and support services.
• Ensure work area runs on schedule with minimal downtime.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and safety talks; provide training.
• Drive continuous improvements and safety initiatives.
• Prepare production reports and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with established safety standards.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Control technology

Welding

Excel

Word

Outlook

Lumber math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. in Chandler, AZ seeks a Lead Maintenance Mechanic for the night shift to coordinate the maintenance crew and ensure uptime across processes. You will train staff, support safety programs, and maintain documentation while driving continuous improvements in electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.

The role requires 6 months to 3 years in maintenance, basic MS Office skills, and a solid foundation in safety practices, with a focus on operational reliability.