Repair Technician

Job Summary

The GMA Pallet Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding pallets with exceptional consistency and attention to detail, ensuring all pallets meet company quality standards. This role performs a variety of assembly-line repair tasksfrom identifying and correcting damage, replacing or reinforcing boards, to ensuring all completed pallets are clean, safe, and ready for use. This position plays a critical role in supporting daily production goals and maintaining smooth operations within the facility.

What You'll Be Doing

As a GMA Pallet Repair Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting pallets for damage, wear, and structural issues; determining the appropriate level of repair
• Performing repairs with precision to ensure consistent, high-quality results
• Using a variety of hand and power tools to remove, replace, or reinforce pallet boards and components
• Meeting or exceeding daily production targets
• Identifying and understanding the different types and grades of pallets
• Conducting final evaluations of completed pallets to ensure they meet PLA quality standards
• Operating and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and repair equipment
• Inspecting equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Adjusting or calibrating equipment settings as required
• Maintaining a clean and safe workstation; following all safety protocols
• Escalating technical or process issues to leadership promptly
• Partnering effectively with facility staff to support smooth operations
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Experience in pallet repair, woodworking, carpentry, or construction preferred
• Knowledge of operating various sawsusage, safety, and basic maintenance preferred
• Ability to work safely with high-powered saws and tools in a fast-paced assembly-line environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to detect defects or material inconsistencies
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Any combination of education and experience will be considered

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling 75 lbs or more
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a high-energy production environment

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.