Maintenance Technician

UFP Industries • Auburndale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is an entry-level position responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. This role involves maintaining various records, participating in special projects, and performing a variety of technical tasks. The position includes performing scheduled preventative maintenance, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment using various tools. It requires knowledge of OSHA requirements, practicing safety awareness including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and effective communication with supervisors and team members. The technician should possess strong troubleshooting skills, general knowledge of hand and power tools, and the ability to provide personal tools. Key aspects include reading basic machine schematics, being highly organized, and properly organizing parts and materials. The role also involves physical tasks such as lifting and manipulating materials up to 50lbs. A positive team player approach, willingness to learn, and ability to collaborate with other departments are essential for overall success.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
• Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001” to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
• Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities
• Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
• General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools
• Ability to provide personal tools as required
• Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
• Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
• Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives
• Able to follow directions well
• Display the willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisor
• Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools
• Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities
• Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable
• Organize parts and materials in the proper locations
• Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied
• Work with other departments to ensure overall success
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees