Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic in Opelika

Energy Jobline ZR; Opelika (AL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

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Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Life insurance

Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with operations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic role is based in Opelika, Alabama, and involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The team values internal promotion, training, and a strong safety program. The successful candidate will perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics, read manuals, and work rotating shifts

Competenze

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have 5 years verifiable work experience with diesel engines or a relative degree.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, willing to work any shift.
• Minimum of 18 years.
• Excellent safety record.
• Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program.
• Must be willing and able to work in climate weather.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must have knowledge in the fundamentals of welding.
• Must successfully complete a skills assessment, pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot, repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Read and understand operating manuals, technical manuals, and technical drawings.
• Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical properties.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical faults and read trouble codes.

Conoscenze

Safety conscience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Job DescriptionJob Description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Opelika, Alabama

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Opelika, AL

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot, repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals, technical manuals, and technical drawings
• Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical properties
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Able to troubleshoot electrical faults and read trouble codes

What you need to be successful:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have 5 years verifiable work experience with diesel engines, or relative degree
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, willing to work any shift
• Minimum of 18 years
• Excellent safety record
• Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program
• Must be willing and able to work in climate weather
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must have knowledge in the fundamentals of welding
• Must successfully complete a skills assessment, pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay Program
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life insurance
• Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace