Maintenance Technician I

The Lester Group Inc and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries•Fredericksburg, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance employee is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment, tools, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted truss and panel manufacturing operations. This role supports production by minimizing downtime and ensuring all equipment operates reliably and safely.

Requirements

Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (truss or lumber preferred).
Working knowledge of mechanical systems; electrical experience preferred.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, tools, and machinery.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete timely repairs.
Maintain equipment maintenance logs and document repairs and inspections.
Follow and enforce plant safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Ensure equipment is operating safely and address hazards immediately.
Support lockout/tagout procedures and safety inspections.
Maintain building systems, including lighting, doors, air systems, and general facility needs.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and plant improvements.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to prioritize maintenance needs.
Communicate equipment status, repairs, and recurring issues to management.