About the role
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
Responsibilities: Facility Maintenance * 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.
Industrial Equipment Maintenance * 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
Safety * 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!