2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Tech

apartmentAmerican Wood Fibers Inc placeJessup calendar_month 

Four Generations of Experience***

**Job Requisition: 0490**

**Job Posting:** Industrial Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)

**Date Posted:** 01/07/2025

**Location:** Jessup, MD

**Reports to:** Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager

**2nd SHIFT INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Jessup, MD**

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 **Industrial Maintenance Technician** role in our **Jessup, MD** facility.

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service. The primary duties include, but are not limited to:

**I. MAINTENANCE**
  • Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled productions runs.
  • Performs mechanical work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines. Responsible for PMs and repair of all plant and mobile equipment.
  • May also be assigned to repair over-the-road material and delivery trailers, general building maintenance, and other onsite maintenance needs.
  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
  • Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front end loader, and yard jockey/trailer combination.
**II. SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION**
  • Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
  • Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
  • Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.
  • Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department.
  • Conducts tests and reports items regarding insurance qualifications to meet safety regulations and standards.
  • Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings. Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.
  • Ability to use CMMS for work logging as well as complete daily written reports as directed by Management.
  • Demonstrates good time management skills by completing scheduled assignments on time.

**III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**:

  • In this position the employee can expect to be exposed to extremes in temperatures as well as work environment.
  • The incumbent may be expected to lift, push, pull, and carry weights in excess of 60 lbs.
  • Position requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel and squat for extended periods. In a typical 8 hour shift the employee can expect to spend about 50% of their time standing and walking to different areas in the plant, approximately 20% kneeling and the remainder of the time in various other positions, such as crouching and sitting.
  • The employee must have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolds, as well as being comfortable working at various heights including the tallest structures in the facility, approximately 100 high.
  • Support the Maintenance Manager with other initiatives as assigned.
**IV. QUALIFICATIONS**
  • High School Diploma
  • 5 years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing) OR Trade/technical school w/ electrical or mechanical focus
  • 2+ years of related experience in industrial maintenance
  • Mechanical and machinery background with exposure to high-speed equipment
  • Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge
  • Basic welding experience
  • PL troubleshooting skills
  • Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics
  • Must have personal set of basic tools and be able to work outside when necessary
  • Ability to work independently

**COMPENSATION**

$30.00 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**
  • 8 or 10-hour shifts
  • Day, swing, and night shifts possible as assigned.
  • Overtime
**WORK SETTING**
  • In-person
  • Outdoor work
  • Warehouse
**Ability to commute/relocate:**
  • Jessup, MD; Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
**Work Location:**
  • One Location - Jessup, MD

**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, Ste. 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**

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