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UFP Industries · Hartselle, AL

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

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at UFP Industries (industrial) in Hartselle, AL.

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

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How this role compares

Against 37 other live reliability postings in Alabama.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 61%
  • ✓ Team leadership 53%
  • PLC 45%
  • Root cause 29%
  • Tooling 29%
  • Robotics 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 on the team first.

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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This plant: UFP Industries in Hartselle

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Full description from UFP IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job Summary

Maintenance Technician maintains, repairs, and installs equipment, machinery, and facilities under direct supervision. Maintains a variety of records; participates in special projects; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This is the entry-level position for the Maintenance Technician series.

Responsibilities

  • ◆This position performs routine tasks and duties including performing scheduled preventative maintenance pm assigned by a supervisor
  • ◆Inspects, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and machinery using a variety of tools
  • ◆Knowledge of OSHA

requirements

as they pertain to daily activities

  • ✓Practices safety awareness in all actions, including machine operation and lock-out/tag-out procedures for all

responsibilities

  • ◆Shares information with the supervisor and other team members in a manner that is understandable
  • ◆Possesses strong troubleshooting skills
  • ◆General knowledge of tools both hand tools and power tools
  • ◆Ability to provide personal tools as required
  • ◆Must be able to read and understand basic machine schematics with little guidance
  • ◆Highly organized with an emphasis on detail
  • ◆Organize parts and materials in the proper locations
  • ◆Lift, move, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and small materials weighing up to 20lbs frequently and up to 50lbs unaccompanied
  • ◆Display a positive team player approach supporting management objectives
  • ◆Able to follow directions well
  • ◆Display the willingness to learn
  • ◆Ability to work with other departments to ensure overall success
  • ◆Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • ✓High School graduate or GED required
  • ✓1-2 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment is desirable
  • ✓Must possess a valid state driver’s license
  • ✓Must have the ability to use the following equipment in a safe and effective manner: hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, presses, cordless drills, clamps, and other misc small tools
  • ✓Willing to learn how to properly use a variety of measuring equipment to a high level of accuracy of 0.001” to diagnose wear or damage in machine parts; such as digital and dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, levels, angle and depth gages, etc
  • ✓Familiarity with related hand tools and troubleshooting equipment

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