Asst. Industrial Maintenance Technician

Great Southern Wood Preserving

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. in Lake Panasoffkee, FL, is seeking a Jr. Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on machinery. The facility is located directly off Interstate 75, just 20 miles from The Villages, 30 miles south of Ocala, and 40 miles north of Wesley Chapel. In this full-time position, the technician will be responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and machinery. Pay is based on experience, and a competitive benefits package is offered. Candidates must provide their own tools and be able to pass a physical and drug screen. Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Their YellaWood® brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South for various outdoor building projects. The company also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. With 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.

Requirements

2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, stack/unstack or carry, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time (except for break and lunch periods), climb, perform repetitive motions, and work in a damp, loud environment.
Must provide own tools
be able to pass physical and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Knowledge preferred.
Welding experience preferred.
Strong electrical background preferred.
PLC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with the goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.
Analyze problems and interpret technical information necessary to make required repairs.
Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose issues.
Ensure safety by following all company policies, including safety rules, procedures, and Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders, and detailed logs and have good communication skills across all groups/departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.