Maintenance Technician

Description Summary Abbeville Fiber is seeking to fill a Maintenance position. This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, routine and non-routine repairs, and troubleshooting problems with machinery. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package. Replace defective parts of the machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts. Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, and lasers. Repair and lubricate machines and equipment. Assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools. Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment. Insert shims, adjust the tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts using hand tools and measuring instruments to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts. Lay out mounting holes using measuring instruments and drill holes with a power drill. Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools. Replace sprockets, chains, sheaves, and belts with proper alignment. Replace hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and hoses. Basic stick welding and oxygen/acetylene torch cutting. Ability to splice and track various-size conveyor belts. Perform repairs and preventative maintenance checks and services per company policies and procedures. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, air, and hydraulic systems. Perform preventative maintenance on tools, repair parts, and equipment. Adjust operating mechanisms. Determine the extent of corrective action and repair parts required to correct malfunctions. Read, understand, and apply information in company maintenance manuals, technical manuals, policies, and common schematic diagrams. Know and apply required company safety procedures. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in troubleshooting, welding, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience is not required for apprenticeship. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation and holidays 401(k) with company match Profit sharing Flexible spending accounts Abbeville Fiber is a state-of-the-art sawmill, featuring the latest technology in the industry. Located in the former West Point Stevens textile plant, Abbeville Fiber has the capacity to produce 250,000 feet of finished wood per day. We are looking for good people who want to do rewarding work. If you thrive in a challenging environment, you should join us. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Southern Wood Preserving