Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Boise Cascade Company; Elgin (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a maintenance technician in Elgin, Oregon, to service and troubleshoot plant rolling stock and heavy equipment. Candidates should have a solid understanding of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and maintenance protocols.

The ideal applicant will possess good communication skills and experience in maintaining industrial equipment. Focus on safety and following company policies is essential, alongside the ability to work with inventory and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulic pumps, automatic transmissions, electrical and electronic systems.
• Must have good communication skills and experience with troubleshooting rolling stock.
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel for tracking maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Service and troubleshoot plant rolling stock and heavy equipment.
• Maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Comply with all company safety policies and utilize required PPE.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Communicate with plant personnel effectively.

Skills

Hydraulic pumps knowledge

Electrical systems maintenance

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Service and troubleshoot plant rolling stock and heavy equipment.
• Maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program with focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement and production.
• Work in a safe manner by complying with all company safety policies to include the utilization of required PPE.
• Work through the process of project justification, risk management, troubleshooting, goal setting, cause and effect, progress evaluation, project completion and follow-up.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Communicate with plant and supervisory personnel in an efficient and timely manner.
• Read and understand service manuals.
• Maintain required documentation and use work order system to track maintenance and schedule preventive maintenance.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with hydraulic pumps and components, automatic transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, brake, exhaust, fuel (gas, diesel and propane), cooling systems and welding/fabricating required.
• Must possess good communication skills and have demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining rolling stock in an industrial environment.
• Basic computer knowledge of Word and Excel and ability to utilize a work order system to track maintenance and schedule preventative maintenance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years forklift and heavy equipment repair experience.