Maintenance Technician

UFP Industries, Inc
United States, Illinois, Blue Island
2200 West 127th Street (Show on map)
May 28, 2025
Hourly Pay Range: $20 - $35 dependent on experience. 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. 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 preferred 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.