Maintenance Facility Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment, including wood pellet mills, hammer mills, drum dryers, dust collectors, hydraulics, augers, conveyor belts, drag chains, and air compressors. Additional responsibilities include maintaining overhead doors, dock plates, lighting, electrical systems, and performing light concrete, plumbing, drywall, painting, and metal siding work. The technician monitors daily plant operations to ensure all equipment operates at peak performance, troubleshoots and identifies root causes of downtime, and performs necessary machinery repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of industrial equipment including wood pellet mills, hammer mills, drum dryers, dust collectors, hydraulics, augers, conveyor belts, drag chains, and air compressors.
• Monitor daily plant operations to ensure all equipment operates at peak performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot root causes of downtime and perform necessary machinery repairs.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance procedures.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities and inspections.
• Identify opportunities for equipment and robotic improvements.
• Design and fabricate parts for repairs or new installations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of confirmed Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of augers, conveyor belts, drag chain conveyors, gear reducers, chain/direct drive systems, automated/mechanical lubrication systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors.
• Welding and fabrication understanding.
• Computer experience.
• Knowledge of industrial three phase electricity, robotics, automated equipment (a plus).
• Industrial Machine operating experience (a plus).
• Previous forklift experience.
• Ability to communicate with the manufacturer of the equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, lift and stoop without difficulty.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and strong ability to multitask.
• Well organized, sales motivated, and possess problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s License.

Benefits

• R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.