Industrial Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift
Location: Pelham, AL
Pay: Starting at $25.00/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Position
We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join the maintenance team at a busy manufacturing facility specializing in the production and processing of plywood and lumber products.
This is a great opportunity for a dependable, mechanically minded maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, performing repairs, and keeping a manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with industrial machinery, preventive maintenance, electrical systems, and mechanical troubleshooting. Candidates with CNC router experience and welding skills are highly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment
- Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on machinery and facility equipment
- Troubleshoot electrical issues involving 120V, 240V, and 480V systems
- Identify mechanical, electrical, and operational problems and make necessary repairs
- Help minimize equipment downtime by responding quickly to maintenance issues
- Perform routine inspections and identify potential equipment problems before failures occur
- Work safely around industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment
- Operate and work around forklifts, manlifts, and other material-handling equipment
- Assist with equipment installation, adjustments, modifications, and repairs
- Perform welding and fabrication as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Work closely with production personnel to keep equipment operating efficiently
Qualifications
Required:
- Previous industrial maintenance experience
- Experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery
- Preventive maintenance experience
- Electrical troubleshooting experience with 120V, 240V, and 480V
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Dependable with a strong work history
- Mechanically minded and comfortable working with tools and industrial equipment
- Comfortable working around forklifts, manlifts, and other material-handling equipment
- Must have reliable transportation
Preferred / Plus:
- CNC router experience – highly preferred
- MIG welding experience
- Stick welding experience
- Manufacturing or lumber/wood-products experience
- Experience working with PLCs, motors, drives, conveyors, saws, routers, or other industrial production equipment
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and understands that keeping equipment running is critical to keeping production moving.
The right candidate will be dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot problems independently. A strong work history and a "figure it out and get it fixed" mentality are important for this position.
Schedule & Pay
- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday
- 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Starting at $25/hour
- Higher starting pay may be available for candidates with strong industrial maintenance experience and advanced skills
Why Apply?
- Stable Monday–Friday, 1st shift schedule
- Competitive starting pay with opportunity for higher pay based on experience
- Opportunity to work in an established manufacturing environment
- Hands-on work with industrial machinery and equipment
- Opportunity to utilize and expand your electrical, mechanical, welding, and troubleshooting skills
If you have strong industrial maintenance experience and are looking for a stable 1st-shift opportunity where your skills are valued, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Industrial maintenance: 3 years (Required)
- 120, 240, and 480 volt electrical : 1 year (Required)
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
- CNC Router: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Pelham, AL 35124 (Required)
Work Location: In person
