Maintenance Technician

Description

Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full time

Shift Schedule: Monday- Friday 7am-3pm and as needed per on-call

Salary: $25/hour

 ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Lignetics is a leading manufacturer of renewable wood products, including premium wood pellets, fire logs, and other wood-based heating and lifestyle products. We are committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations. Our employees are the foundation of our success. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Summary

Lignetics is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to minimize equipment downtime. This position also supports preventive maintenance activities, scheduled maintenance outages, and general facility repairs.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs.
• Repair and maintain industrial production equipment to minimize downtime and support efficient plant operations.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and routine servicing.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and basic hydraulic systems as needed.
• Assist the Maintenance Lead or Manager with planning and preparing for scheduled maintenance outages.
• Perform minor facility repairs, including plumbing, electrical, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair needs, and maintenance activities to appropriate team members.
• Follow established safety procedures, company policies, and maintenance protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• 1–5 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and basic hydraulic systems preferred.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems, identify appropriate solutions, and complete repairs.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow established procedures, and respond to changing maintenance needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work additional shifts and respond to on-call maintenance needs as required.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.
• This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety.

Maintenance Technician Benefits

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks of paid time off plus 2 floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics-branded gear, including an annual pair of work boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE)

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

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