Multi- Craft Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

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Full Time Technical | Circleville, OH, US

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of consumer and industrial products sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home‑heating markets. AWF operates at 11 locations, employs 450+ staff, and generates over $100M in annual sales. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 2nd Shift Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician role in our Circleville facility.

The Multi‑Craft Maintenance Technician operates in a safe and efficient manner, troubleshooting and repairing production equipment and machinery. Primary duties include:

• Perform scheduled maintenance and emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment, and prepare machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Handle bearings, power transmission components, motors, low‑voltage electrical systems, VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and packaging/production machines; responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of all plant and mobile equipment.
• Repair over‑the‑road material trailers, general building maintenance, and other onsite maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, front‑end loaders, and yard jockey/trailer combinations safely.

• Comply with OSHA safety and health rules.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the maintenance department.
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate and administer company policies related to maintenance.
• Attend monthly safety meetings; set personal goals and collaborate on continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Use CMMS for work logging.
• Demonstrate good time‑management skills by completing assignments on schedule.

• Work in environments with temperature extremes and varying conditions.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry weights in excess of 60 lbs.
• Sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, and squat for extended periods; spend about 50 % of an 8‑hour shift standing and walking, 20 % kneeling, and the remainder in other positions.
• Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolds, and work at heights up to approximately 100 ft.
• Support the Maintenance Manager on additional initiatives as assigned.

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical and machinery background with exposure to high‑speed equipment.
• Electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge.
• Basic welding experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Personal set of basic tools and willingness to work outdoors when necessary.
• Ability to work independently.

• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Additional profit bonus and matching 401(k) (as previously noted).

• 8‑hour and 12‑hour shifts.
• Overtime available.

• In‑person.
• Warehouse environment.

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco‑free, smoke‑free environment.

American Wood Fibers is an EEO employer.