Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Job Details

Job Location:

WA - Longview, WA 98632
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Salary Range: $47.30 - $48.98 Hourly
Job Category:
Installation
- Maint
- Repair

From its world‑class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA, NORPAC delivers a broad range of high‑quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high‑quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper, and printing paper grades.

NORPAC is looking for an experienced Mobile Equipment Mechanic.

• Work safely and comply with safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Manage rolling stock repairs and services (including gas welders, large front‑end loaders, and fork truck maintenance).
• Basic computer skills and cost management experience.
• Efficient and cost‑effective parts ordering and inventory.
• Strong record‑keeping on leased equipment for warranty compliance.
• Tracking parts and labor to equipment for cost tracking purposes.
• Responsible for maintenance on all mobile equipment in the mill, including routine maintenance, safety inspection, repair, and machine improvement recommendations.
• Replace alternators, starters, radiators, mast cylinders, etc.

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Mastery of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems used in heavy industrial equipment.
• Completion of a technical certification program for mobile heavy equipment repair or transferable experience.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience with heavy equipment repair in a similar position.

• Diesel and heavy truck mechanics are encouraged to apply as well.

Wage starts at $47.30 and typically progresses to $48.98 in 3-6 months. NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company-sponsored 401(k) match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation pay, floaters upon hire, and paid holidays.