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Job Posting: 2nd & 3rd Shift - Industrial Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

Date Posted: 04/09/2024

Location: Lebanon, KY

Reports to: Operations Manager & Maintenance Manager

2nd Shift & 3rd Shift - Industrial Maintenance Technician

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450 employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician role in our Lebanon, KY facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:

• Adjusting, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing balers as well as other industrial machinery
• Adjusting, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing mobile equipment
• Completing general maintenance throughout the facility

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs
• Repair production equipment as needed
• Perform mechanical work including: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs
• Ensure safe work practices, follow safety procedures, and complete required safety forms, checklists, and permits
• Conduct preventative and general maintenance of building and equipment
• Maintain good industrial housekeeping at workstation and other work areas

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of HS diploma
• 2 years of related experience in industrial maintenance OR Trade/technical school w/ electrical or mechanical focus
• Mechanical and machinery background with exposure to high-speed equipment
• Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge
• Basic welding experience
• PLC troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Must have personal set of basic tools & be able to work outside when necessary
• Ability to work independently

COMPENSATION

$24.00 to $28.00 per hour

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• 2nd Shift, 8-hour shift OR
• 3rd Shift, 8-hour shift

WORK SETTING

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lebanon, KY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment._ We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k) If interested, please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com_. AWF is an EEO employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Warehouse

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person