Plant Mechanic

Boise Cascade•Commerce City, CO

About The Position

Boise Cascade is hiring a Plant Mechanic to keep the production line operational and ensure plant equipment is maintained and repaired efficiently. The role coordinates mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, installations, upgrades, repairs, rebuilds, plant remodels and expansions, and cycle improvements. It monitors plant operations to support optimal uptime and efficiency, and manages equipment and tool maintenance at appropriate cost and within appropriate timeframes. The Plant Mechanic supports environmental compliance, standardizes electrical and mechanical parts where practicable, and prepares and delivers training for location associates. The position participates in manufacturing equipment selection, design, installation and debugging; recommends equipment, tools and supplies; and works with manufacturers on equipment design and upgrades. It also manages project construction, including vendor evaluation, materials, onsite work coordination, scheduling, safety monitoring and permit compliance. The role requires keeping up with relevant technological advances, maintaining required records, and working within department budgets. It includes converting relay logic controls to PLC through effective programming and identifying and resolving facility electrical and computerized technology problems. The mechanic is expected to communicate across organizational levels, respond to change, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness and continuous improvement. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Ability to work in a normal warehouse environment involving considerable physical exertion and 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 and repair or adjust equipment as needed.
Complete, coordinate and prioritize plant mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, installations, upgrades, repairs and rebuilds, remodels, 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 manufacturing equipment selection, design, installation and debugging.
Recommend purchases of equipment, tools and supplies.
Confer with manufacturers on manufacturing equipment design, redesign and upgrades, and assist with equipment selection.
Manage project construction, including evaluating vendors, securing materials, coordinating onsite vendor work, scheduling work, monitoring safety and ensuring compliance with related permits.
Keep current with technological advances and necessary changes to maximize operating efficiency.
Ensure compliance with operational recordkeeping requirements and department budgets.
Convert relay logic controls to PLC 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.