Purchasing + Maintenance Support Technician

REPORTS TO: Sawmill Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Maintenance Support Technician is responsible for finding and purchasing products for Eastern White Pine Operations. This role locates reliable and quality-driven suppliers, researches materials and services, negotiates competitive prices, and processes purchase orders. The ideal candidate will have a safety-conscious mindset and strong mechanical aptitude.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Takes personal responsibility for their own safety and those working around them.
• Participates in safety huddles, stretch huddles, and near miss program.
• Wears required PPE.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs all mill purchasing/ and receiving.
• Understands the purchasing policy statement and objectives.
• Manages the parts room set-up, organization, and inventory controls.
• Manages the maintenance management systems, MP2.
• Assists Sawmill Manager and Maintenance/Sawmill Supervisor with technical support and hands on maintenance duties.
• Helps communicate and track, project planning.
• Understands downtime tracking.
• Records maintenance log data for each shift.
• Communicates with operators and receives feedback to act upon.
• Interprets technical data such as blueprints, etc.
• Researches parts needed and follows up on ordering status.
• Records all parts removed from parts room and records where used.
• Completes PMs and workorders daily.
• Maintains parts inventories considering downtime and cost reduction.
• Exercises discretion and independent purchasing judgement with respect to matters of significance to the company.
• Understands the importance of parts identification through labeling and tracking.
• Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Partners and communicates with employees, maintenance, and operators.
• Understands the importance of grade and yield to Eastern White Pine Operations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with welding, rigging, and machine alignment
• Strong attention to detail

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical environment preferred.

REPETITIVE PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift 60# from floor to waist, lift 40# from waist to shoulder
• Carry 60# over a distance exceeding 12 feet
• Push 100# in a wheeled cart
• Stand on a cement floor for long periods of time
• Bend, stoop, or squat to floor level repeatedly
• Reach overhead to grasp materials
• Ability to walk up and down stairs to access machinery

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the job role. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Unique culture focused on safety, shared leadership, and respect for all voices
• Work-life balance and consistent schedules
• Insurance options including health, dental, life, short term disability, and additional voluntary benefits such as accidental insurance for you and/or family members
• 401(k) plan with a company discretionary match and free access to investment advisors
• Paid time off for vacation, sick/flex, holidays, childbirth, and bereavement
• Employee discount on building materials
• Safety footwear reimbursement, prescription safety glasses reimbursement, and year-end awards and recognition