What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at NWH?
NWH Overview:
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, moulding and millwork industries. The company operates over 30 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:
A Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping a facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. A Maintenance Technician is required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility including the following.
Key Knowledge & Responsibilities:
- Shall follow safety policies and procedures and perform all work according to existing policies and procedures while maintaining a high standard of quality and workmanship in performing required duties.
- Working knowledge of safety practices common to industry including LOTO (OSHA Lockout/Tagout program).
- Arc Flash Certification preferred but will train up through certification.
- Electrical working knowledge 480v systems including of testing and replacing photo eyes, wire pulling, conduit sizing and running.
- Lift Mechanics - Hydraulic maintenance, advanced trouble shooting, change hoses, valves, rebuild cylinders, repair clogged filters and strainers and repair valves.
- Diesel engine repair experience
- Pipe Fitting Knowledge, able to thread and fit a pipe together.
- Advanced welding skills, able to do fabrication work. Follow all “hot work” protocols.
- PLC controls and trouble shooting.
- Where applicable, various fueled fired low-pressure boiler operations.
- Understanding of Industrial hydraulics, pneumatic systems, and pumps.
- Good working knowledge of belts, pulleys, and sprocket drive systems.
- Intermediate computer knowledge to enter purchase orders for approval.
Basic Requirements:
- Work as part of the maintenance team to correct and enhance plant operations for the continued success of Northwest Hardwoods. Have a strong desire, dedication and determination to succeed, by continually improving skills through on-the-job training and various offered educational opportunities.
- Must follow all established safety policies. Must have good safety record and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Be adaptable to the work environment and work where needed as required.
- Willing to ask questions so there is a clear understanding o.f the work requirements to be completed.
- Must be able to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required and in all conditions. There is a potential to be called in for emergency situations.
- Capable of doing required documentation legibly like down time reports.
- 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 strong desire to learn and the dedication and determination to succeed.
- Northwest Hardwoods provides a highly competitive compensation program with profit share plan. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Company paid life insurance, short term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, paid vacation, 8 paid holidays and Employee Assistance Program.
- Most follow all work schedules and attendance policies per employee handbook.
- Education minimum of High School Diploma
- Required experience of at least 5 years in a maintenance position with increasing responsibilities
- NWH offer multi-level Maintenance positions based on experience except entry level at this time!
- Program/troubleshoot electrical drives.
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
- Prescription Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Benefit
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
- 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Center Support
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Engagement Events and Activities
- Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)
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.
