Maintenance Technician I at The Lester Group Inc and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries – Fredericksburg, Virginia

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.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Equipment Support

• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

Facility & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to prioritize maintenance needs.

• Communicate equipment status, repairs, and recurring issues to management.

Qualifications

• 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.

Physical & Work Environment