Job Summary
Maintenance Technician / Fabricator 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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Valid state driver's license
- Ability to safely and effectively use hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and small tools
- Ability and willingness to learn accurate use of measuring equipment, including indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle gauges, and depth gauges
- Familiarity with hand tools and troubleshooting equipment
UFP Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, an HSA with a company contribution, company-paid life and disability, an EAP, and a health concierge service. The package is framed as a premium set of benefits supporting employees and their families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees can buy company stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discount. Additional ownership perks such as stock gifts tied to service milestones are highlighted in parts of the materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available, including pre-tax and Roth options with various investments. Eligibility commonly begins within the first months of employment, encouraging earlier participation.
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What We Do
UFP Industries is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries – UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions – manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and industrial applications. Founded in 1955, the company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
