Mechanical Associate

Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.


Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at

Position Summary

Provide general assistance in various craft skills required to construct, repair, and maintain plant equipment, utilities, buildings and related structures and train on various equipment and systems in plant. Employs training and experience in the various craft skills required to complete simple assignments and to assist in the performance of more highly skilled tasks. Sets up, adjusts, operates, and maintains shop tools (drill press and grinder). Occasionally operates electrode welder and oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding apparatus. Operates and maintains portable power tools and standard hand tools. Occasionally operates fork trucks. Continuously trains to a high level of proficiency.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. Helps maintain and repair mechanical equipment throughout the plant
2. Assists with PM (preventative maintenance) to plant mechanical equipment as specified
3. Maintains daily work logs
4. Manufactures simple parts or equipment as directed by MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
5. Replaces guards, floor grates, etc., and removes all tools, parts, rags, etc. upon completion of assignment
6. Follows checkout procedure when removing items from the storeroom.
7. Demonstrates a familiarity of regulatory and company safety issues and safe working habits.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills/Education

Routinely uses testing devices and standard hand tools. Employee works directly under the supervision of a MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN C or higher. Occasionally operates electrode welder, acetylene torch, portable power tools, shop equipment, forklift, and other mobile equipment. Must successfully pass the company's forklift, aerial work platform, and mobile crane operator's test. Will be required to fill in as needed to fill vacancies on shift and may be required to rotate on shift. Must be able to work overtime as required.


High School Diploma or GED, good mechanical aptitude, ability to work with others as a team, and completion of industrial maintenance training required.

Physical Requirements

Works in all inside and outside areas of the plant and is often exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, grease, oil, and dirty working conditions. Work is performed while walking and standing or climbing a considerable portion of the time, often in awkward or strained positions.

• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime and be on call as required.

• Must be able to wear hearing protection and respirator required for task being performed.

• Must have the ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and work in heights.

• Must have the ability to operate heavy equipment such as man-lifts and portable cranes.

• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Data

$33.6173

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. Job Rate $33.6173

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

In addditon to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.