Woodyard Maintenance Tech, Shift

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability plans

Career training through KronoAcademy

Job summary

Kronospan, a global leader in wood panel products, seeks a maintenance technician in Alabama. You will perform installation, repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting across equipment and systems, including at heights with lifts. Overtime may be required to maintain operations and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have experience in heavy manufacturing, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and reading complex drawings, with strong communication and reliability across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy manufacturing processes and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work with others to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work at heights (>30 ft) with lifts or ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and restore operation efficiently.
• Follow electrical and mechanical principles to diagnose issues.
• Support process improvements and safety practices.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Maintenance procedures

Team communication

Independent work

High-energy work ethic

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Reading mechanical drawings

Job description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The purpose of the maintenance technician's position is to perform a diversified list of duties including installation, repairs, preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements on all equipment and systems. The maintenance technician must rely on their knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles in order to troubleshoot malfunctions to equipment and systems and to repair and restore operation. This position requires overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced experience with heavy manufacturing processes and the associated maintenance and repair procedures
• Intermediate to advanced experience with hydraulic and pneumatic processes and principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of associates.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Demonstrated high energy level, strong work ethic, and positive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to use power tools, measuring devices, and other hand tools.
• The ability to read and comprehend complex data including mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience in performing advanced preventive maintenance procedures.
• The ability to work with others in identifying and solving complex manufacturing problems.
• The ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• The ability to work at heights exceeding 30 feet with the aid of man lifts and/or ladders/platforms
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• The ability to work rotating shifts if needed.

Additional Information

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

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