What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bi-lingual Maintenance Electrician position at NWH?
NWH Overview:
NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14 hardwood species from the major U.S. growing regions and imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 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.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an experienced bilingual electrical/mechanical journeyman/maintenance technician to join a team responsible for keeping the facility operating and repairing any problems that are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. The candidate must be capable of doing standard mill repairs, including changing and aligning sprockets, belts, and pulleys, repairing chains and bearings, and other duties listed below.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a journeyman or maintenance mechanic
- Fabrications – Capable of fabricating from drawings and sketches and rebuilding existing parts. Good welding and cutting skills.
- Basic understanding of sawmill manufacturing operation or capable of learning quickly
- Able to follow the NWH attendance policy and other company policies.
- Capable of doing required documentation legibly, e.g., downtime reports; read, understand, and know the location of machine manuals.
- The willingness to ask questions if not you do not understand a process or procedure
- Able to work as a team, get along with other team members, give and take advice, and learn from leadership and senior team members. Good team attitude.
- Basic working knowledge of 220v and 480v electrical systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Basic knowledge of hydraulics and machine mechanics.
- Know how to use small hand tools.
- Must have a good safety record and a positive attitude.
- Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
- Prescription Plans
- Recognition Rewards Program
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Benefit
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
- 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
- Employee Engagement Events and Activities
- Employee Referral Bonus (no cap)
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Additional Information:
- NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
