- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
Job type: Full-time
Associated Truss & Lumber, a wood truss manufacturer in Sunnyvale, TX, is hiring an entry-level maintenance technician for the day shift. You will keep our production machines and buildings running, working under our maintenance manager. The job suits someone with good mechanical basics who wants to learn truss plant equipment. MiTek experience is a plus, not a requirement, and PLC or controls experience is not needed.
- Do preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on MiTek truss equipment, conveyors, motors, and pneumatic systems.
- Take machines apart, replace bad parts, reassemble, and adjust to manufacturer specs. Do basic part fabrication once trained.
- Help set up machines and work with production crews to keep downtime low.
- Inspect, clean, and maintain dust collection equipment, and report dust buildup or other fire risks.
- Handle building repairs: doors, windows, floors, fixtures, lighting, and basic plumbing.
- Follow the preventive maintenance schedule and keep records of repairs and inspections.
- Track parts and supplies, and report shortages.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1 to 2 years of maintenance experience, or equal training and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring tools.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and work instructions.
- Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance records.
- Experience in manufacturing, lumber, or woodworking.
- Work with conveyors, motors, or pneumatic systems.
- MiTek truss equipment experience.
- Knowledge of dust collection systems and wood dust hazards.
- Building maintenance, lighting, or basic plumbing experience.
- Truss plant with moving machinery, noise, wood dust, and indoor and outdoor work.
- Regular standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, and crawling.
- Some climbing and work at heights, once trained.
- Travel to other company facilities may be required.
- Associated Truss & Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Associated Truss & Lumber
Our company is family owned and has been in business for over 57 years in the DFW metroplex. We manufacture wood roof trusses, floor trusses, and prefabricated walls. We also sell lumber to single family, commercial, multifamily, and industrial clients. Our company participates in the E-Verify program through Homeland Security and requires a pre-employment drug screen. Associated is friendly work environment with lots of room for growth and great benefits!
Company Website: www.associatedtruss.com
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