Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our maintenance team at a high-production facility. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding a wide variety of mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial rotating equipment, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sawmill and lumber processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, chain drives, belt systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, fans, and hydraulic systems.
• Install, align, and rebuild rotating equipment using precision measurement tools.
• Replace bearings, shafts, sprockets, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Perform laser alignment, shaft alignment, and equipment leveling as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Weld, fabricate, and modify equipment and structural components as needed.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Participate in planned shutdowns, outages, and major equipment overhauls.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in the CMMS system.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of millwright, industrial maintenance, or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman certification or equivalent industrial maintenance training.
• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG, TIG, Stick).
• Experience with laser alignment and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills on motors, drives, and controls.

Why Work Here?

Work in a brand new facility with a $250 million capital investment in new equipment. Enjoy a family-oriented atmosphere that promotes work-life balance and cares about their employees. Benefit from 100% 401K match up to 6%, BC/BS Medical benefits (80/20), and weekly pay.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment on a weekend shift from 6am to 6pm, with compensation for 40 hours for 36 hours of work. Overtime is available if desired, and sometimes required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ackerman, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.98 - $41.69/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)