Maintenance Tech Night Shift

UFP Industries · Springdale, AR

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at UFP Industries (industrial) in Springdale, AR. Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment.

They ask for: 2+ years
Tools it names: EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 24 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 26 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 70%
Welding 52%
✓ EHS / safety 26%
PLC 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at UFP Industries
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Send a short, curious note
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What You'll Do

◆Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
◆Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment.
◆Assist with diagnosing equipment issues and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime.
◆Utilize hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices to perform maintenance tasks safely and accurately.
◆Read and interpret basic equipment manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
◆Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

requirements

and OSHA standards.

✓Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
✓Organize and manage maintenance parts, tools, and materials.
✓Communicate effectively with supervisors, operators, and other departments to support production goals.
✓Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special maintenance projects.
✓Support team objectives by demonstrating a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
✓Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

✓Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
✓Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 20 pounds.
✓Occasionally lift and move materials up to 50 pounds without assistance.
✓Ability to safely perform physical maintenance tasks throughout the facility.

Why Join Deckorators?

✓Opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing manufacturing company.
✓Hands-on training and skill development.
✓Work with modern equipment and experienced maintenance professionals.
✓Collaborative team environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.
✓Opportunities for advancement within the maintenance organization.

Join a team where your mechanical skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to safety make a direct impact every day.

Apply today and grow your maintenance career with Deckorators in Springdale, AR.

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Build Your Future with Deckorators

Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow your skills in a manufacturing environment? Deckorators is looking for a Maintenance Technician I to join our team in Springdale, Arkansas.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced maintenance professionals to keep our manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment, and learning new skills while building a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

What We're Looking For

•High school diploma or GED required.
•1-2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or related environment preferred.
•Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and a desire to continue learning.
•Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
•Ability to safely operate or learn to operate hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
•Ability to learn precision measuring techniques using tools such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and gauges.
•Ability to read and understand basic mechanical drawings and schematics.
•Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
•Valid driver's license required.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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