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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a press and wood fabrication manufacturing environment. This role ensures equipment up time and supports production efficiency through preventive and emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance on press machines, fabrication equipment, and facility systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and equipment history
• Assist in equipment upgrades and rebuilds
• Mechanical aptitude
• Assist in equipment upgrades and rebuilds.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager, production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.
• Support facility maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and general repairs
• Use of forklift and lift trucks
• Welding and fabricating as needed
• Organization planning and project management
• Work independently or as a team to accomplish goals
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; previous experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machine operation principles and procedures, troubleshooting automated loading and unloading equipment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Ability to follow instructions, work collaboratively with coworkers, and communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Knowledge of automation equipment including Ladder Logic and PLC
• Physical stamina and strength to perform manual labor tasks, including lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Flexibility to work in different areas of the manufacturing facility and adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Basic computer skills
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate machinery and perform tasks requiring precision.
• Stamina and endurance to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Good vision and hearing to detect equipment malfunctions and respond promptly.
• Bending, twisting, walking, squatting with up to 50lbs of weight from ground level work in heat or cold conditions