Industrial Shift Mechanic

Industrial Shift Mechanic

Weyerhaeuser's engineered lumber facility in Buckhannon, WV has the opportunity for skilled Industrial Mechanics with a thorough comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment, processes, and techniques to safely repair, modify, install, and maintain the facility and high-tech lumber manufacturing equipment, to join our team. NOTE: Starting pay is up to $34/hr.

Key Functions:

• Machinery lubrication & other preventative maintenance assignments
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanically powered equipment
• Bearing, shaft, coupling, belt, sprocket, and chain drive system installations and alignment
• Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems with basic principles of cylinder repair
• Metal fabrication
• Some troubleshooting and exposure to industrial electricity and controls

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have a high school education or GED from an accredited institution
• Stable employment history with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in Industrial Mechanical work
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays as operating conditions require
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential physical functions of the position such as but not limited to; the ability to climb stairs and ladders, navigate catwalks, lifting / pushing (50lbs), stooping, and bending, and use aerial work platforms, fork trucks and manlifts at all heights and locations in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in elevated/low temperatures (heat and cold) throughout the plant for the assigned shift
• Must be willing and able to fit test and wear a respirator, as required
• A personal and total commitment to observe all safety rules and regulations
• Basic computer knowledge and experience is required
• Knowledge of and experience with: metal fabrication, basic principles of cylinder repair, machinery lubrication, precision installation and alignment practices of bearings, couplings, belts, sprockets, and chain drive systems
• Ability to repair and troubleshoot issues with mechanically powered equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform a welding and precision alignment presentation
• Good working knowledge of basic industrial electricity issues and controls
• Ability to pass a pre-employment examination, drug test and background check
• The following qualifications are preferred: vocational or technical school certificate, military training, and experience as they relate, past employment experience in a manufacturing environment, experience with SAP or other Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), experience in using precision alignment tools and practices, knowledge of fire protection systems, air compressor maintenance experience, ability to comprehend blueprints, highly motivated with the ability to learn and adapt