A Carter Lumber Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, functional facility while performing daily repairs, emergency and preventative maintenance. Inspects all machinery to ensure safety functions are working properly. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.
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
- Must be able to work at a fast pace and successfully multi-task
- Friendly, outgoing personality; works well with others
- Ability to carry 25-50lbs
- Strong computer skills
- 1st shift position
Responsibilities:
Facility Maintenance- Ensure that all facilities, buildings and assets that are used by the company are maintained and repaired in a proper and cost-effective manner.
- Makes recommendations on maintenance and improvements.
- Prioritizes and sets goals based on importance of project that needs attention.
Industrial Equipment Maintenance- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including servos, limit switches, PLCs, sensors, motors, and basic machine controls
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all production machinery to minimize downtime
- Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems such as conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components
- Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate service records
- Recommend and maintain inventory of critical spare parts to ensure continuous operation
Safety- Adheres to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment.
- Ensures safety functions on equipment are operating properly.
- Handles material in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Reports any defects or safety issues immediately.
Benefits (full-time employees)
- Health, Dental, Vision (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; we promote from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!