MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
Seeking a skilled and experienced General Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at our wood veneer manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks on manufacturing machinery, production equipment, and building systems. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic machinery/systems, the ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, and the ability to work independently in an industrial environment.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations by minimizing equipment downtime and supporting production reliability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspect production machinery, equipment, and facility systems to identify maintenance issues, wear, or potential failures.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and facility-related issues to determine root cause and implement effective solutions.
Perform maintenance and repair on manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to presses, rollers, material handling equipment, guards, and auxiliary production systems.
Diagnose and service hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Support maintenance of manufacturing-related systems such as compressed air lines, dust collection components, guards, and other production-support infrastructure.
Perform general repairs and maintenance that do not require outside licensed technicians
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on building systems including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities as required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong working knowledge of industrial machinery maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple tasks in a production-driven environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on equipment reliability and uptime.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors or senior leadership.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
35 years of maintenance experience required, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or wood products environment.
Hands-on experience maintaining industrial machinery with hydraulic and pneumatic systems strongly preferred.
Experience supporting production equipment and facility systems strongly preferred.
On-the-job training provided for company-specific equipment and processes.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods throughout the workday.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or awkward spaces.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. Overtime hours will be offered based on company need. Weekend and off-hour work may be required.