Maintenance Technician

A Carter Lumber 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:

• Previous maintenance supervision
• Must be a self starter and able to work unsupervised
• Knowledge and expertise in maintenance of machinery and electric
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Friendly, outgoing personality
• Must be able to work at a fast pace

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.

Equipment Maintenance

• Responsible for maintenance on all tools and machinery at the facility. Inspects and documents the maintenance performed on equipment.
• Recommends orders and stocks miscellaneous spare parts for equipment in order to keep equipment running at all times.

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.

Physical Aspects

• Mechanically inclined
• Standing and/or walking for up to 4 hours consistently across a variety of surfaces
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. regularly without assistance
• Regular stooping and bending at the waist
• Occasional kneeling and crawling
• Pushing and pulling items of various weights and sizes multiple times daily

Equipment Used

• Various hand, air and power tools
• Forklift
• Personal computer and various software

Benefits Provided (full-time employees):

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-matching 401(k) Plan
• Military encouraged to apply!