Diesel Garage Mechanic

Job Summary The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for performing basic preventative maintenance on heavy machinery and equipment, and assists other members of the Maintenance Garage in various machine/rolling stock repairs.

• Performs regular, preventative maintenance on all machinery, equipment, tools, and building
• Assists in the repair of diesel equipment, infeed/outfeed systems, and forklifts in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications
• Orders supplies and parts as required
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled
• Maintains records of repair and maintenance activities
• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Participates in safety, CI, and other programs and meetings
• If assigned to Treating Department, performs duties consistent with hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• Prepares various reports as required
  
  Performs other duties as required

• High school diploma
• Minimum 1 year of experience in diesel repair and maintenance
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
  
  Must be at least 18 years of age

Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 - $30.00 dollars an hour dependent on experience*

* pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success.

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