Timberland Forest Products is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician II with advanced electrical expertise to join our team in West Plains, MO. Reporting to plant maintenance leadership, this role is responsible for upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of production and mechanical equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of hands-on electrical skills and broad mechanical knowledge to support safe, efficient plant operations.
Essential Duties
- Perform complex electrical maintenance operations including conduit installation, wire pulling and labeling, and work with industrial electrical control systems and PLC controls.
- Repair and maintain hydraulic systems, belt and screw conveyors, fiber grinding and saw equipment, packaging equipment, and plant air systems.
- Conduct precision mechanical work including drilling, cutting, tapping, pipe threading, and sheave and sprocket alignment.
- Execute preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using diagrams, operations manuals, engineering specifications, and precision measuring instruments.
- Rebuild motors, gearboxes, and process machinery components as needed.
- Maintain a safe and orderly work environment in compliance with all applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Operate forklifts and other lifting devices as required (current certification required).
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- 4-6 years of hands-on maintenance and electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment required.
- Advances electrical experience is required; formal electrical training, coursework, or certifications are preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, electrical controls, PLC systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Welding, fabrication, and machining skills are a plus.
- Current forklift and lifting device operation certification required.
- Basic computer proficiency required.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.; ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Apply online or in person at Timberland Forest Products 3772 US HIGHWAY 160, WEST PLAINS, MO 65775. Applications are accepted between the hours of 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. No phone calls, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have electrical experience? If so, how much?
- What is your salary requirement?
Experience:
- Maintenance: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- West Plains, MO 65775 (Required)
Work Location: In person
