Assistant Maintenance Technician

A Holmes Lumber (a division of Carter Lumber) Assistant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, functional facility while performing daily repairs, emergency and preventative maintenance.  Inspects all machinery to ensure safety functions are working properly.  A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

- Must be a self starter and able to work unsupervised
- Knowledge and expertise in maintenance of machinery, electrical troubleshooting, welding
- Basic mechanical knowledge and knowledge of tools
- Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
- Must be able to work at a fast pace and successfully multi-task
- Friendly, outgoing personality; Works well with others
- Ability to carry 25-50lbs
- Strong computer skills 
- Must be willing to assist and learn from senior tech
Responsibilities:
Facility Maintenance
- Ensure that all facilities, buildings and assets that are used by the company are maintained and repaired in a proper and cost-effective manner. 
- Makes recommendations on maintenance and improvements. 
- Prioritizes and sets goals based on importance of project that needs attention.
Equipment Maintenance
- Responsible for maintenance on all tools and machinery at the facility.  Inspects and documents the maintenance performed on equipment. 
- Recommends orders and stocks miscellaneous spare parts for equipment in order to keep equipment running at all times. 
Safety
- Adheres to safety requirements when operating tools and equipment. 
- Ensures safety functions on equipment are operating properly. 
- Handles material in a safe and appropriate manner. 
- Reports any defects or safety issues immediately.

Benefits (full-time employees)

- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment 
- Short and Long-Term Disability 
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 
- Optional supplemental life insurance 
- Company-match 401(k) 
- Vacation time and paid holidays 
- Vendor incentives 
- Room for growth; we promote from within!
- Military encouraged to apply!