Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Entry-Level Maintenance Technician

Associated Truss & Lumber, a wood truss manufacturer in Sunnyvale, TX, is hiring an entry-level maintenance technician for the day shift. You will keep our production machines and buildings running, working under our maintenance manager. The job suits someone with good mechanical basics who wants to learn truss plant equipment. MiTek experience is a plus, not a requirement, and PLC or controls experience is not needed.

What you will do:

• Do preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on MiTek truss equipment, conveyors, motors, and pneumatic systems.
• Take machines apart, replace bad parts, reassemble, and adjust to manufacturer specs. Do basic part fabrication once trained.
• Help set up machines and work with production crews to keep downtime low.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain dust collection equipment, and report dust buildup or other fire risks.
• Handle building repairs: doors, windows, floors, fixtures, lighting, and basic plumbing.
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule and keep records of repairs and inspections.
• Track parts and supplies, and report shortages.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 to 2 years of maintenance experience, or equal training and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring tools.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance records.

Nice to have:

• Experience in manufacturing, lumber, or woodworking.
• Work with conveyors, motors, or pneumatic systems.
• MiTek truss equipment experience.
• Knowledge of dust collection systems and wood dust hazards.
• Building maintenance, lighting, or basic plumbing experience.

Work conditions:

• Truss plant with moving machinery, noise, wood dust, and indoor and outdoor work.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crawling.
• Some climbing and work at heights, once trained.
• Travel to other company facilities may be required.
• Associated Truss & Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

To apply, send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.