Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Mobile Equipment Mechanic NWH Eugene, OR Pay Range: $29.00 - $37.28 DOE 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+ hardwood 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.

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NWH has an immediate opening for a Mobile Equipment Mechanic at our Eugene, OR 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.

• 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

• Familiarity with the basic functions of Microsoft Office systems preferred
• Knowledge of lubricant properties and their proper application and frequency
• Strong written and communication 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

• Experience in a lumber milling operation

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.

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