Lead Shop Mechanic

Columbia Forest Products; Bladenboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Gainshare program

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

JC Pallet is seeking a Mechanic at the Bladenboro, NC facility to perform preventative maintenance on our fleet and equipment. The role includes ensuring road worthiness for a fleet of dry vans and leading maintenance activities to support reliability initiatives.

Requirements include diesel knowledge and a valid driver’s license. Electrical experience is a plus, with lifting of up to 50 pounds and comfort with heights.

Qualifications

• Diesel knowledge is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Electrical experience a plus.
• Ability to lead maintenance and oversee activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on-site equipment.
• Maintain roadworthiness of fleet trailers, tires, brakes, airbags.
• Lead maintenance activities and supervise maintenance personnel.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
• Repair electrical issues and diagnose problems.

Skills

Diesel knowledge

Driver's license

Electrical experience

Hydraulic systems

Preventative maintenance

Tools

Welding machines

Cutting torches

Hand tools

Job description

JC Pallet is searching for talented individuals to join our team! JC Pallet is looking for a Mechanic at the Bladenboro, NC facility. If these core values interest you: Customer Service Above all Else, Share the Success, Absolute Integrity and We Are Family, apply today to be part of our employee-owned organization with exceptional benefits. JC Pallet is the trusted source for the best recycled pallets. The Mechanic position will perform regular full-facility preventative maintenance. Must maintain road worthiness for fleet of dry van trailers. This means, changing tires, hubs, brakes, airbags and performing routine maintenance and annual inspections. Repair all malfunctioning equipment and machinery. Diesel knowledge is a requirement. This position will serve as the lead mechanic for the facility and will be responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, supporting equipment reliability initiatives, and providing leadership and direction to maintenance personnel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs/installations utilizing a wide range of tools including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, and welding machines.
• Maintain upkeep of all equipment on site.
• Be able to change tires, light work, adjust and change brakes, wheel seal, trouble shoot air systems, replace landing gears with knowledge of welding.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working at heights and performing elevated maintenance tasks.
• Electrical Experience a plus
• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record required.

Examples Of Work Involved

• Must be able to work on tractor trailers:
  • change trailer tires
  • change brakes
  • change out airbags
  • diagnose light issues
  • repair holes in trailer floors properly
  • landing gear repairs
• Work on heavy machinery:
  • front end loader / bulldozer routine maintenance and diagnose issues
  • Equipment on site:
    • bandsaws
      • change out bearings
      • diagnose issues
    • chop saws
    • Manual feed saws
    • change out bearings
    • diagnose issues
    • Routine service of tractor, service truck and any other equipment

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and bending.
• Ability of standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Working under trailers - underneath and on top.

Work Environment

• The work environment consists of occasional extreme temperature shifts ranging from very cold to very hot.
• Exposure to dust and loud noise (hearing protection is provided).
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and moving forklifts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid company sponsored basic life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Gainshare Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday 7am until
• Some Saturday work may be required

WORK SITE LOCATION: 501 EAST ELM STREET, BLADENBORO, NC 28320