INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

John A Biewer Co Inc•Newton, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Biewer Sawmill Newton is actively seeking to add a Industrial Maintenance Technician to our team! In this fast paced environment you will use problem solving skills and good judgement in a timely manner to keep up with objectives in our maintenance department. 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. Summary: 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.