Industrial Maintenance Technician

A Carter Lumber Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, functional facility while performing daily repairs, emergency and preventative maintenance. Inspects all machinery to ensure safety functions are working properly. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

• Preferred hands‑on experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production machinery
• Must be able to work on-site
• Must be a self-starter and able to work unsupervised
• Knowledge and experience in industrial maintenance , including electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work at a fast pace and successfully multi-task
• Friendly, outgoing personality; works well with others
• Ability to carry 25-50lbs
• Strong computer skills 
• 2nd shift position

• Ensure that all facilities, buildings and assets that are used by the company are maintained and repaired in a proper and cost-effective manner. 
• Makes recommendations on maintenance and improvements. 
• Prioritizes and sets goals based on importance of project that needs attention.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including servos, limit switches, PLCs, sensors, motors, and basic machine controls
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all production machinery to minimize downtime
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems such as conveyors, saws, motors, gearboxes, bearings, and hydraulic/pneumatic components
• Document all maintenance activities and maintain accurate service records
• Recommend and maintain inventory of critical spare parts to ensure continuous operation

• Adheres to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment. 
• Ensures safety functions on equipment are operating properly. 
• Handles material in a safe and appropriate manner. 
• Reports any defects or safety issues immediately.

Benefits (full-time employees)  

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment 
• Short and Long-Term Disability 
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 
• Optional supplemental life insurance 
• Company-match 401(k) 
• Vacation time and paid holidays 
• Vendor incentives 
• Room for growth; we promote from within! 
• Military encouraged to apply!