Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Carter Lumber • Oakwood, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Carter Lumber Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains a clean, functional facility by performing daily repairs, emergency maintenance, and preventative maintenance. The technician inspects machinery to ensure safety functions are working properly. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company is necessary for this position.

This is an on-site, third-shift position involving facility and production-equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and safety checks. The technician works independently and with others to keep facilities and equipment operating safely and cost-effectively.

Requirements

• Preferred hands-on experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Must be able to work on-site.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work unsupervised.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial maintenance, including electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and successfully multitask.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to carry 25–50 pounds.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be able to work third shift.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair facilities, buildings, and company assets in a proper and cost-effective manner.
• Make recommendations regarding maintenance and improvements.
• Prioritize work and set goals based on the importance of projects needing attention.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including servos, limit switches, PLCs, sensors, motors, and basic machine controls.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems, including conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate service records.
• Recommend and maintain an inventory of critical spare parts to support continuous operation.
• Follow safety requirements when operating tools and equipment.
• Ensure equipment safety functions are operating properly.
• Handle materials safely and appropriately.
• Immediately report defects or safety issues.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (single and family plans) available after 30 days of employment.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Optional supplemental life insurance.
• Company-match 401(k).
• Vacation time and paid holidays.
• Vendor incentives.
• Room for growth; the company promotes from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed