INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

John A Biewer Co IncPrentice, WI
Onsite

About The Position

Biewer Sawmill in Prentice, Wisconsin is seeking to add an Industrial Maintenance Technician to our team! In this fast-paced environment, you will use problem-solving skills and good judgment in a timely manner to keep up with our fast-paced environment. Apply now to join a family-owned industry leader that offers a stable work environment, technical challenges, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in the lumber industry. Service and repair machines and equipment throughout the facility for production efficiency.

Requirements

  • Previous lumber industry experience or industrial maintenance experience.
  • Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, torching, arc welding and electrical principles.
  • Ability to safely operate forklift, scissor lift, and manual lift.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Mathematic skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
  • Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Good eye/hand coordination and reflexes.

Nice To Haves

  • General lumber knowledge such as board sizing and quality terminology/requirements.
  • Previous experience operating similar equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, repair and modify production equipment, instrumentation in accordance with relevant codes and from blueprints, schematics and sketches.
  • Study manufacturer manuals and directions when setting up machinery.
  • Clean, lubricate, perform routine maintenance and disposal of defective parts on machinery.
  • Locate sources of issues by observing machinery in operation.
  • Test equipment repairs.
  • Calibrate and align equipment.
  • Troubleshoot production equipment (motors, gear boxes, drives, sprockets, chains, belts, etc.) using mechanical aptitude.
  • Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
  • Train production employees on routine preventive maintenance by workstation.
  • Determine changes in requirements of parts by inspecting and measuring using various instruments.
  • Prepare maintenance reports by collecting data and summarizing information and trends.
  • Demonstrate rigging and lifting practices.
  • Observe all safety rules, policies, and precautions. Reports and corrects unsafe work conditions. Submit safety ideas to Safety Committee Members. Complete required safety and regulatory training.
  • Communicate with electrical team and management of any equipment that is not operating properly.
  • Safely operate shop tools (lathe, drill press, grinder) and equipment.
  • Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities and preventive maintenance.
  • Provide ideas, innovation and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.
  • Follow established departmental housekeeping, safety practices and standard operation procedures.
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