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Sawmill Mechanic/ Engine Builder

Mobile Dimension Saw
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/1/2026

About Us We are a dynamic, growing family-owned manufacturing company. We take pride in our craftsmanship and are looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated technician to join our production team building mobile sawmills and the reliable power plants that run them.

The Role This is a dual-focus contractor role. You will split your time between assembling and servicing VW air-cooled engines and performing hands-on technical assembly and maintenance on our sawmill units.

Key Responsibilities

  • Competently assemble complete VW air-cooled engines (1600cc) from bare cases to finished units, working with single-port heads, forged crankshafts, and carburetors.
  • Assist in the mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mobile sawmill machinery.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, safe working environment at all times.

Requirements

  • Proven, hands-on experience building and rebuilding VW air-cooled engines.
  • Strong general mechanical aptitude; experience with industrial equipment or sawmills is highly preferred.
  • Must be strictly drug and alcohol-free.
  • Must be highly reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of managing your own workflow.

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor position.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35

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