Job Description
Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.
PURPOSE
Under direct supervision the Maintenance Technician I is an entry level position and is responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service with basic efficiency. Performs duties under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Leads.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by
completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines,
motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production
machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals,
manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications;
troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and
electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using
precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists,
cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of
parts.
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by
inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and
other measuring instruments.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by
using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine
preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation
and equipment.
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking
stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed
equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders;
verifying receipt.
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and
supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering
questions and requests.
- Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting,
analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational
workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing
personal networks.
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and
communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with
procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as
needed.
- Performs building, lighting, and plumping repairs for Facility as
needed.
- Other duties may be assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- 1 – 2 years of related experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license
COMPETENCIES
- Ethical Conduct
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Technical Capacity
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of industry safety practices
- Knowledgeable in the use of a variety of hand and power tools
- Language Skills-The ability to read a limited number of two- and
three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences
between words and between series of numbers. The ability to
print and speak simple sentences.
- Reasoning Ability-Ability to apply common sense understanding
to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. - - - Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including over time as
needed.
- May be required to drive to other facilities.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl.
- Frequently required to sit.
- Occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth
perception
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside
weather conditions.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of
electrical shock.
- Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.
