What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician 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 hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as 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:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping a facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. He must be capable of doing normal mill repairs including change and align sprockets, belts and pulleys. Repair chains and bearings of all kinds.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Fabrications – Capable of fabricating from drawings and sketched and rebuilding of existing parts.
- Basic understanding of sawmill manufacturing operation.
- Good welding and cutting skills.
- Capable of doing required documentation legibly e.g., down time reports; read, understand and know location of machine manuals.
- Willing to ask questions if not understanding.
- Able to work as a team, get along with team members; give and take advice and criticism from other team members. Good team attitude.
- Have a basic understanding of electricity, hydraulics, some mechanics, and 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.
