Plant Mechanic

Boise Cascade Company•Commerce City, CO

4d•$26 - $34

About The Position

Boise Cascade is hiring a Plant Mechanic to keep the production line operational and support the maintenance, repair, installation, and improvement of plant equipment and systems. The role includes coordinating mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, equipment upgrades and rebuilds, and plant remodels or expansions. The mechanic monitors operations to support plant uptime and efficiency, and ensures equipment and tools are maintained and repaired at appropriate cost and within appropriate timeframes. The position also supports environmental compliance, standardizes parts, prepares and delivers associate training, and participates in manufacturing equipment selection, design, installation, and debugging. It involves advising on equipment and supply purchases, working with manufacturers on equipment design or upgrades, and managing project construction activities such as vendor evaluation, material procurement, scheduling, safety monitoring, and permit compliance. The role includes converting relay logic controls to PLCs, resolving electrical and computerized technology issues, maintaining required records, and complying with department budgets. The mechanic is expected to stay current on relevant technology, communicate across organizational levels, adapt to change, and demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous improvement. The salary range is $24–$30 per hour. Boise Cascade describes its benefits as a comprehensive Total Rewards package, with many benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or two years of equivalent work experience.
Ability to understand and communicate safety and other work-related instructions.
Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
General warehouse experience.
Able to work in a normal warehouse environment involving considerable physical exertion and perform duties in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Typically more than seven years of experience in a related job function.
Technical certification or an associate degree may be required for the role.
Certification in maintenance of internal combustion engines (diesel and gas), gear trains, brakes, suspension, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, or related areas.
Understanding of OSHA and environmental regulations and ability to assist with compliance.
Eight to ten years of hands-on diesel mechanical field experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

Keep the production line operational.
Repair and adjust equipment as needed.
Complete, coordinate, and prioritize plant mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, equipment installation, upgrades, equipment repairs and rebuilds, plant remodels and expansions, and cycle improvements.
Monitor plant operations to support optimal uptime and efficiency.
Ensure equipment and tools are maintained and repaired at appropriate cost and within appropriate timeframes.
Maintain environmental awareness and develop processes that ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Standardize electrical and mechanical parts where practicable and create a cross-reference manual.
Prepare and deliver training programs for location associates.
Participate in the selection, design, installation, and debugging of manufacturing equipment.
Recommend purchases of equipment, tools, and supplies.
Work with manufacturers on the design or redesign of manufacturing equipment upgrades and assist with equipment selection.
Manage project construction, including vendor evaluation, securing materials, coordinating on-site vendor work, scheduling, monitoring safety, and ensuring compliance with related permits.
Keep relevant knowledge current by following technological advances and changes that support operating efficiency.
Meet operational recordkeeping requirements and comply with department budgets.
Convert relay logic controls to PLCs through effective and efficient programming.
Identify and resolve problems involving facility electrical and computerized technology.
Communicate with people at all organizational levels and remain open and responsive to change.
Demonstrate commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.