Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Full time

Shift Schedule: Monday- Friday 6am-2pm and as needed per on-call

Salary: $26/hour

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Lignetics is a leading manufacturer of renewable wood products, including premium wood pellets, fire logs, and other wood-based heating and lifestyle products. We are committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations. Our employees are the foundation of our success. We are looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Summary

Lignetics is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively to minimize equipment downtime. This position also supports preventive maintenance activities, scheduled maintenance outages, and general facility repairs.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs.
• Repair and maintain industrial production equipment to minimize downtime and support efficient plant operations.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and routine servicing.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and basic hydraulic systems as needed.
• Assist the Maintenance Lead or Manager with planning and preparing for scheduled maintenance outages.
• Perform minor facility repairs, including plumbing, electrical, painting, and general building maintenance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair needs, and maintenance activities to appropriate team members.
• Follow established safety procedures, company policies, and maintenance protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.