Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Coastal Elite Pro; Riegelwood (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a hands-on Lumber Mill Maintenance Mechanic to keep high-volume sawmill equipment running safely and reliably.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machinery, perform preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and participate in root-cause analysis to improve uptime and product quality in a fast-paced mill environment.

Join a safety-focused team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a rugged industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in industrial environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair sawmill machinery, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and material-handling systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and support product quality.
• Respond to breakdowns in a fast-paced mill environment.
• Assist with root-cause analysis to reduce recurring failures and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with a safety-first team to maintain equipment performance and operational reliability.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

Lumber Mill Maintenance Mechanic

Hands-on role responsible for keeping high-volume manufacturing equipment operating safely and reliably.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair sawmill machinery, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and material-handling systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and support product quality.
• Respond to breakdowns in a fast-paced mill environment.
• Assist with root-cause analysis to reduce recurring failures and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with a safety-first team to maintain equipment performance and operational reliability.

Key skills/qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, experience with industrial maintenance systems (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic), and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.