Mobile Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
Weyerhaeuser is currently seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic at our mill in McComb, MS. This role involves performing service, preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on mobile equipment and vehicles within a lumber manufacturing facility. The mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing issues in diesel/gas engines, air brake systems, running gear, and hydraulics. Additionally, the role includes fabricating, modifying, and repairing equipment parts using various materials and techniques such as riveting, bolting, gluing, brazing, and welding. The position requires performing regular maintenance on a variety of equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, log moving equipment, and pick-up trucks.
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
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
- Rate of pay is $33.50
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
