NWH Overview:

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world.  A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries.

The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. 

For more information, please visit nwh.com. 

Why This Role Matters:

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mobile Equipment Mechanic who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys troubleshooting and solving mechanical challenges, and takes pride in keeping equipment operating at its best. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Your mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety will help minimize downtime and ensure our equipment is ready to support the production process and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers around the world.

Pay Rate: $29.00 - $37.28

What You’ll Do:  

• Proficiently manage scheduled equipment services and preventative maintenance inspections
• Ensure all equipment is up to required safety standards
• Work closely with operators to resolve maintenance and/or safety issues with equipment
• Populate service records with up to date information to track machinery information and schedule services
• Perform equipment repairs in a safe and timely manner
• Communicate clearly with operations employees when equipment is needed for service
• Communicate equipment issues to Maintenance Lead, and Operators
• Interface with Purchaser to acquire needed parts and place lube orders
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make long term fix.
• Attend/Participate in maintenance crew meetings and other group functional meetings/training.
• Manage oil analysis program by proficiently reacting to sample results
• Conduct business in a professional manner with outside vendors
• Keep costs within given monthly budget

Required:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience
• Have knowledge of lubricant properties and their proper application and frequency
• Keep pace with industry standards to make sound recommendations
• Must be able to perform strenuous and heavy work
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must follow NWH Attendance Policy
• Proficient at troubleshooting equipment, including Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
• Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Previous experience in lumber yard, sawmill
• Familiarity of the basic functions of Microsoft Office systems preferred
• Strong written and communications skills

What We Offer: 

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.