Job Description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

The Baillie Group has been a trusted leader in the hardwood lumber industry since 1923. With multiple facilities across North America, we are committed to quality, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships. Our Smyrna, NY sawmill is currently seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within the sawmill. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.
• Apply knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles to diagnose equipment malfunctions and restore equipment to proper operation.
• Provide skilled maintenance support across all manufacturing areas, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), drives, gauges, power supplies, and test equipment.
• Assist in the installation, modification, and upgrade of machinery and support systems.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate effectively with operations staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety protocols and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the needs of the sawmill.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; a 2-year degree/certificate in electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic fields preferred.
• Previous experience in electrical, welding, or mechanical work strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, including strong communication with operators and supervisors.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and working in varying environmental conditions.
• Willing to train on 1st shift, but this will be a 2nd shift role
Benefits:
• Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary:$20 - $25/hour*
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement).
• Opportunities for career growth and technical training.
*The advertised pay range represents what Baillie Lumber Co. believes and anticipates paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, should this application contain any false or misleading information, my application may be rejected or, if I have already been hired, my employment with the Company may be terminated, regardless of when the false or misleading information is discovered.”