Maintenance Technician

Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Intermediate level position that is responsible for performing general maintenance on all stationary and mobile equipment. The Maintenance Technician will also assist with general facilities maintenance as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in expanding their skills and advancing into specialty maintenance positions, including fabrication, industrial electrical work, and diesel mechanics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on stationary and rolling equipment (e.g., forklifts, loaders, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, chains) to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure all machinery and tools are in proper working condition and meet safety standards.
• Assist in all areas of Maintenance as necessary including but not limited to:
  • Mechanical maintenance of production equipment
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Equipment maintenance
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding project status and challenges.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress and provide input on process improvements.

This position may require overtime as needed to ensure prompt delivery of maintenance to critical production operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications in maintenance, mechanics, or a related field are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance or mechanical role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Willingness to learn and grow into specialized maintenance roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in various weather conditions.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, on-call shifts, or alternate schedules as business needs require.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and industrial environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and work on uneven surfaces throughout an 8–10 hour shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and mobile equipment as required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at elevated heights, and around moving machinery while following all safety procedures.
• Ability to work around noise, dust, vibration, chemicals, and other industrial hazards while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401-K with matching
• Employer Paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holiday
• Supplemental Insurance
• Tool Allowance
• Company provided uniforms

Hiring Process:

• If your job requirements meet our needs, we will contact you to set up an initial interview.
• From there you may be asked to complete a secondary interview.
• Job offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

About Madison Wood: From receiving, to staging, treating, our reman operation, post operation, shipping, and our maintenance crew; our employees are extremely important to us. In fact, they are the main reason we won "World's Greatest Lumber Treater in 2016." We are looking for people that aren't afraid of working hard in an outdoor environment. Virginia can be very cold or very hot depending on the season!

We wish you the best of luck in your career search! Thank you for your interest in our company.

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.

Jared Ross, HR

216 Oak Park Road
Madison VA 22727

P: 540-738-3004

F:540-738-3005

www.madwood.com

E.O.E.