What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) - Circleville, OH position at American Wood Fibers?
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Job Posting: 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)
Job Requisition: 0516
Date Posted: 03/24/2025
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician
American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450 employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician role in our Circleville, OH facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Industrial Maintenance Technician will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:
MAINTENANCE
- Studying blueprints, technical manuals, engineering specifications to maintain with fix equipment
- Identifying the tools, equipment, and skills necessary for repair and maintenance work
- Installing new machinery
- Performing basic diagnostic tests
- Checking machine performance
- Dismantling machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Testing damaged machine parts
- Replacing damaged and worn parts if necessary
- Reassembling machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
- Cleaning and lubricating machinery
- Keeping records of repair and maintenance work
- Working with the production personnel to schedule preventative and break-down maintenance
- Performing root cause analysis for any abnormal conditions/failures, take required corrective and preventative actions to prevent recurrence of such conditions
- Welding: TIG, MIG, OXY-Acetylene
- Repairing and Maintenance of AWF Trailer Fleet
- Installing and maintaining electrical motors, industrial drives, PLC’s, VFD’s and MCC’s
- Troubleshooting 24 Volt and 120 Volt Control
- Run/bend conduit and pulling wire
- Reading electrical schematics for 440 V- 480 V voltage and control circuits
- Repairing and maintaining of all electrical and control functions in the facility
- Installing and maintaining various electric controls, automation, and instrumentation
QUALITY
- Maintaining and verifying that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, office personnel, and customers
- Assisting in the implementation of new procedures as needed
- Maintaining proper equipment records
SAFETY
- Operating equipment as per the SOP, following directions as provided to maintain safety policy
- Keeping work area clean and organized
- Utilizing all of the required PPE as required by the task being performed
- Help keep others safe in the workplace and participating in safety-related improvements
- Follow the safety protocols for the use of all equipment
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Having availability to work on any assigned shift including scheduled overtime (including Sunday)
- Establishing personal growth and working with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years’ industrial maintenance experience required
- Welding: TIG, MIG, OXY-Acetylene
- Being able to lift up to 50lbs
- Operating forklifts
- Operating man-lifts and working at heights up to 120ft
- Frequently kneeling, bending, and working with arms raised over head
- Working on back, under equipment
- Ordering parts, working with, and overseeing vendors
- Operating chain hoists and other lifting equipment
- Ability to work on 120 V and 480 V electrical systems
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
COMPENSATION
$23.00 per hour
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
SCHEDULE
- 2nd Shift
- Evening Shift
- 8 hour shift
WORK SETTING
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Warehouse
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Circleville, OH - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
For consideration…
Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.
Corporate Office
9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21046
800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700
Fax 410-290-6660
Other Locations
Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC
Visit us at www.awf.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Circleville, OH 43113 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Circleville, OH 43113: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100
