What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Associate position at JM Huber Corporation?
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 www.huberwood.com.
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
- Helps maintain and repair mechanical equipment throughout the plant
- Assists with PM (preventative maintenance) to plant mechanical equipment as specified
- Maintains daily worklogs
- Manufactures simple parts or equipment as directed by MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
- Replaces guards, floor grates, etc., and removes all tools, parts, rags, etc. upon completion of assignment
- Follows checkout procedure when removing items from the storeroom.
- Demonstrates a familiarity of regulatory and company safety issues and safe working habits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
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. #HEWIND
Physical Requirements
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.
Knowledge/Skill Competencies/Education
High School Diploma or GED, good mechanical aptitude, ability to work with others as a team, and completion of industrial maintenance training required.
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.
