Maintenance Technician II (Truss / Lumber)

Builders FirstSource•Yuba City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Maintenance Technician II is an intermediate-level position responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance services with average efficiency. This role operates under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads. The technician ensures machinery and mechanical equipment operates efficiently by performing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, following technical diagrams and instructions. They troubleshoot malfunctions, locate problem sources using precision instruments, and remove defective parts. Adjustments to functional parts and control instruments are made using various tools. The technician minimizes downtime by educating production workers on maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance. They also fabricate repair parts, manage equipment and supply inventories, and conserve maintenance resources. Additionally, the role involves preparing maintenance reports, maintaining technical knowledge through workshops and publications, and ensuring continuity among work teams through documentation and communication. A safe and clean working environment is maintained, and contributions are made to team efforts. Building, lighting, and plumbing repairs for the facility are also performed as needed. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2 - 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license
Ethical Conduct
Problem Solving/Analysis
Technical Capacity
Attention to detail
Knowledge of industry safety practices
Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
Language Skills-The ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. The ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from a vocational school in maintenance technology preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Performs building, lighting, and plumping repairs for Facility as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.