Mobile Mechanic

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.

Longview, WA

Wage Range: $29.94-$33.60

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14 hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

Northwest Hardwoods have an immediate opening for a Mobile Mechanic at our Longview, WA facility. This position reports to the maintenance supervisor and is responsible for safely and efficiently responding to all maintenance issues and upset conditions regarding mobile equipment and to strive for increased overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Proficiently manage scheduled equipment services and preventative maintenance inspections
• Ensure all equipment is up to required safety standards
• Work closely with operators to resolve maintenance and/or safety issues with equipment
• Populate service records with up to date information to track machinery information and schedule services
• Perform equipment repairs in a safe and timely manner
• Communicate clearly with operations employees when equipment is needed for service
• Communicate equipment issues to Maintenance Lead, and Operators
• Interface with Purchaser to acquire needed parts and place lube orders
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make long term fix.
• Attend/Participate in maintenance crew meetings and other group functional meetings/training.
• Manage oil analysis program by proficiently reacting to sample results
• Conduct business in a professional manner with outside vendors
• Keep costs within given monthly budget

Basic Qualifications:

• Familiarity of the basic functions of Microsoft Office systems preferred
• Have knowledge of lubricant properties and their proper application and frequency
• Strong written and communications skills
• Proficient at troubleshooting equipment, including Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
• Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs required

• Proven ability to be a self-motivated and a self-starter required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a lumber milling operation

Travel:

• Travel Not Required

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
• Employee Recognition & Rewards Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities

Additional Information:

Northwest Hardwoods provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401(k) retirement plan. 

Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further.

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #NWH