Maintenance Tech

Buckner KY Full-Time MondayFriday

Were looking for a Maintenance Technician who enjoys figuring things out fixing equipment and keeping operations running smoothly. If you like hands-on work variety in your day and being the person others rely on when something breaks this role is a strong fit.

You dont need to come from a specific industry; what matters most is your mechanical ability your willingness to learn and your ability to troubleshoot and get things working again.

Youll play a key role in keeping production and facility equipment running safely and efficiently:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic issues

• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime

• Keep accurate maintenance logs and repair records

• Assist with equipment installs upgrades and modifications

• Identify safety issues and help correct them

• Support general facility maintenance as needed

• Help production teams solve equipment-related issues on the floor

• Track and maintain spare parts inventory and order supplies when needed

• Look for ways to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime

• High school diploma or GED

• 2 years of hands-on maintenance or repair experience in any field (examples: manufacturing construction facilities automotive equipment repair or similar)

• Experience in a manufacturing industrial or production environment

• Technical training or certification in Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanical Systems Welding or similar

• Experience working with mechanical electrical pneumatic or hydraulic systems

• Preventive maintenance or equipment reliability experience

• Experience with forklifts lifts or other industrial equipment

• Background in building materials wood products or related industries

• Strong mechanical instincts and problem-solving ability

• Comfort working with tools and troubleshooting equipment issues

• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks or priorities

• Willingness to jump in and support production when needed

• Attention to safety and detail in all work

• Ability to read basic manuals diagrams or instructions

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Basic computer skills (email spreadsheets maintenance tracking systems)

This is a role for someone who likes:

• Fixing things instead of sitting at a desk

• Seeing the impact of your work immediately

• Learning how equipment actually works

• Being trusted to solve real problems

• Working in a team that values reliability and follow-through

Youll work in a mix of office and production environments including time on the manufacturing floor yard and receiving areas. The job involves working around equipment forklifts and moving materials.

• Frequent standing walking bending and lifting

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

• Some exposure to non-temperature-controlled areas

• Full-time schedule with occasional overtime based on production needs

Thrive is an Equal Opportunities Employer.