Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Employee

The Maintenance employee is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment, tools, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted truss and panel manufacturing operations. This role supports production by minimizing downtime and ensuring all equipment operates reliably and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Equipment Support
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete timely repairs.
• Maintain equipment maintenance logs and document repairs and inspections.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow and enforce plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and address hazards immediately.
• Support lockout/tagout procedures and safety inspections.
• Facility & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain building systems, including lighting, doors, air systems, and general facility needs.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Collaboration & Reporting
• Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to prioritize maintenance needs.
• Communicate equipment status, repairs, and recurring issues to management.

Qualifications

Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (truss or lumber preferred).

Working knowledge of mechanical systems; electrical experience preferred.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Physical & Work Environment

Plant environment with moderate to high noise.

Regular standing, walking, bending, and climbing; frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.

The Lester Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We actively promote a culture of fairness and inclusion, welcoming qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

EOE, including Disabled/VET