Lead Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Stella-Jones; Tacoma (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Stella-Jones is seeking a Lead Mobile Equipment Mechanic in Tacoma. This senior-level role involves overseeing maintenance and repairs on powered industrial equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have significant experience in mobile equipment maintenance and be ready to lead a team.

Benefits

401(k) with 6% Company match

Annual profit sharing/bonus program

Comprehensive medical plans

Company-paid dental and vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanic experience required.
• Experience with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance work requests and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental practices.
• Document maintenance work and advise on future requirements.

Skills

Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Team Management

Safety Compliance

Job description

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Note: If you are a qualified candidate and have questions about this Lead Mobile Equipment Mechanic opportunity, please contact our recruiter at 971-413-2808. Also, for candidates with less than the 5+ years of experience needed for this Lead role, we may potentially consider you for a non-senior roles, depending on your current skillset and ability to learn.

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50+ manufacturing plants and other facilities in the United States and Canada. To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

The Lead Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Stella-Jones in Tacoma is a hands-on, senior-level role that directs and coordinates activities of team members and outside vendors responsible for preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on various types of Powered Industrial Equipment. The Lead Mechanic also ensures employees are working in a safe and efficient manner to minimize downtime and by keeping the Mobile Fleet operational.

Our Tacoma plant produces both Utility Poles and Residential Lumber. For more info on these two product lines, visit:

Schedule: Monday-Friday days. This is a 24/7 facility, so some overtime and weekend work is required as needed.

Starting pay: $36.13 per hour

Increase to: $37.13 per hour after 90 days upon demonstrating proficiency in the role

Key Duties:

• Manages Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) maintenance work requests, determines priority and assigns appropriate resource
• Ensures team members comply with all safety, environmental and manufacturing practices
• Communicates to production and quality assurance equipment break downs and estimated time need to complete repairs
• Confers with venders, management and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measure to improve operation and conditions of machine and equipment
• Documents and reports maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely manner
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment and machinery
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
• Performs scheduled maintenance of fleet vehicles, i.e., brake repairs, oil changes, fluid changes, lubrications, and safety inspections as assigned
• Performs external engine repairs. Internal engine knowledge preferred
• Working knowledge in repair of vehicle drivelines, clutch replacements, electrical systems, and a/c systems
• Must have knowledge of trailer lighting, air systems, brakes, and tires
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe shop environment
• Participates and contributes to company safety program
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Senior-level experience (typically 5 or more years) as a mechanic, including significant experience working on mobile equipment (such as forklifts, loaders, trucks, etc) required
• Experience with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems highly preferred
• Mechanic team management/leadership, training, and/or mentoring experience a plus
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Able to pass a background check and drug test

Compensation & Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones team member in Tacoma, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• Competitive compensation with a starting hourly rate of $36.13, increasing to 37.13 typically after 90 days.
• Annual profit sharing / bonus program (normally paid out in mid-December)
• 401(k) savings plan with a stellar 6% Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage, and access to a robust employee assistance program
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Wood Product Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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