Maintenance Mechanical - Plymouth, NC

VetJobs • Plymouth, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser's Wood Products manufacturing facility in Plymouth, North Carolina, is seeking experienced individuals to join its Industrial Maintenance team. The successful candidate will have prior industrial experience, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to invest time and energy in training, including self-study outside work, to gain the skills and knowledge needed for the industrial maintenance mechanic role.

The candidate will participate in self-study and on-the-job training to perform highly skilled mechanical maintenance, including installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and conveyor systems. During downtime, the candidate will analyze equipment breakdowns, determine the needed repair actions, and carry them out to return equipment to effective operating condition. Duties also include lubricating and cleaning parts, maintenance planning, laying out work, welding, and metal fabrication as needed.

The role requires adherence to safety lockout procedures and plant safety rules, as well as excellent housekeeping to help maintain a clean work environment. Candidates must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, and be able to work in extreme heat and cold.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience in Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent education that includes a vocational or technical school certificate.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools and precision measuring and test instruments.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
• Excellent root cause analysis skills and skills in all aspects of mechanical maintenance.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Commitment to follow unit electrical and maintenance practices.
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills.
• Willingness to work in Plymouth, North Carolina, without requiring relocation assistance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Successful completion of pre-employment computer-based testing, a background check, and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical/trade school certificate or education.
• Past employment experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Past employment in a wood manufacturing facility.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in self-study and on-the-job training to develop industrial maintenance skills.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and conveyor systems.
• Analyze the causes of equipment breakdowns and determine and perform repairs needed to restore effective operation.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Perform maintenance planning and work layout.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication as required.
• Follow safety lockout procedures and plant safety rules.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and help keep the work environment clean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED