Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Weyerhaeuser • Magnolia, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser is currently seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic at their mill in McComb, MS. The role involves performing service, preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on mobile equipment and vehicles for a lumber manufacturing facility. Key functions include inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing malfunctions in diesel/gas engines, air brake equipment, running gear, and hydraulics. The mechanic will also fabricate, modify, and design replacement parts for equipment using various materials and methods such as riveting, bolting, gluing, brazing, or welding. Periodic service and PMs will be performed on a variety of equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, log moving equipment, and pick-ups.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED (or higher)
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record, which must be maintained
• 3-5 years heavy mechanical repair experience, OR an equivalent combination of education/work experience
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and parts breakdown
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform essential job functions, such as lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing; and exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
• Proven ability to work independently, under limited supervision
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
• Able to complete mobile equipment training
• Uploaded resume detailing work history and education is required for consideration
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses
• Able to successfully pass pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check
• Work outside in all weather conditions, in tight spaces, and on occasion at elevated heights
• Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications—both general and technical)
• Skilled in providing clear instructions/directions
• Reasoning, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

• Two years of diesel mechanic experience
• Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program

Responsibilities

• Perform service/preventative maintenance, run inspections, diagnostics tests, and repair/maintain mobile equipment and vehicles for a lumber manufacturing facility
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel/gas engines, air brake equipment, running gear and hydraulics
• Rivet, bolt, glue, braze or weld to fabricate, modify or design replacement parts for equipment
• Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
• Perform periodic service / PMs on forklifts, front-end loaders, log moving equipment, pick-ups, etc.

Benefits

• Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

What This Job Offers

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