Universal Forest Products, Inc. Athens , AL 35612
Posted 4 weeks ago
Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
Job Summary
Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the entry-level position for the Maintenance Technician series.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
This position performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisor
Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools
Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities
Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all responsibilities
Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable
Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools
Ability to provide personal tools as required
Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
Organize parts and materials in the proper locations
Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied
Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives
Able to follow directions well
Display the willingness to learn
Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School graduate or GED required
1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable
Must possess a valid state driver's license
Must have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001" to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products, Inc.