Maintenance Technician

Clayton is a vertically integrated housing company that builds, sells, and insures affordable housing. Our commitment to creating a World Class Customer Experience is unparalleled in the housing industry and we believe it begins with a World Class Team Member Experience. From entry-level to more experienced positions, we’re actively recruiting individuals who are passionate, positive, and eager to learn. We then equip you for success, whether you’re in the office, in the field, or on the floor. As a member of our team you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and an encouraging culture that supports work / life balance. General Expectations: The Maintenance Technician position assists in all aspects of equipment readiness and maintenance for plant operations. Duties / Responsibilities Supports Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts through planning and executing the preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance of production equipment. Attends to breakdowns, diagnoses faults, and oversees equipment improvements and time‑critical repair. Manges spare parts inventory. Oversees continuous monitoring of production and process equipment for proper operation through routine inspections. Creates, implements, and maintains a preventative maintenance program of production including inspection of plant equipment and inventory for replenishing parts. Maintains documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment, including, if necessary, requesting replacement for any tools or equipment. Rebuilds, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of production and processing machinery and equipment using hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments (measurement devices, calipers, and micrometers to inspect machine parts). Performs duties including but not limited to welding, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, as well as general knowledge of electrical equipment such as controllers, PLC’s, robotics, servo motors, encoders, electrical troubleshooting, instrumentation usage including reading electrical schematics, and various other aspects of the Maintenance Technical field. Makes recommendations to improve existing PMs to improve effectiveness and updates PMs, modifications including equipment changes. Minimizes downtime of plant equipment through effective use of Electrical/Electronic maintenance skills. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required Ability to think proactively, properly follow instructions, and complete duties with minimal supervision. Must be able to work well individually and as part of a team. Ability to create and follow a routine maintenance schedule. Electrical experience including but not limited to three‑phase and single‑phase power and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) skills. Good communication skills at all levels. Ability to troubleshoot machinery, equipment, and tools – mechanically inclined. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Ability to solve problems quickly and safely using sound judgment. Strong written and verbal communication skills including exposure to Microsoft Word and Excel. Education and Qualifications High school diploma. 5 years of maintenance experience preferred. Proven mechanical and electrical aptitude/passion. Why Clayton? Full‑time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part‑time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program. Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women. At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in‑person for team members. Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Business Unit - B00018 Heibar #J-18808-Ljbffr