Maintenance Mechanic

Kronospan; Simsboro (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Life and disability plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

KronoAcademy training

Uniform and safety gear

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a PB Maintenance Mechanic to perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operations on the production line. The role includes daily inspections, reporting findings, and supporting troubleshooting and repairs as needed.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to Kronospan policies, with opportunities for career growth and training within a global leader in wood panel products.

Qualifications

• Assist operation as scheduled or directed.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace.
• Maintain PM records and labor charges in K-Soft system.
• Read, comprehend, and follow JHSAs, technical specs, and work instructions for the assigned process task.

Responsibilities

• Perform Predictive, Preventive and Corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment to maximize availability.
• Conduct daily equipment inspection routes and report findings.
• Assist in troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance to support continuous operations on the production line.
• Demonstrate commitment to zero-incident safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Tools

K-Soft system

PDM check-sheets

Job description

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco‑friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The primary purpose of the PB Maintenance Mechanic is to perform all Predictive, Preventive and Corrective maintenance activities to maximize the assigned mechanical equipment availability, using the latest technology and techniques. The Maintenance Mechanical Tech delivers appropriate and timely maintenance service to the Operation Area to keep equipment running safely and trouble‑free. Additionally, the Maintenance Mechanic is required to perform daily equipment inspection routes, report findings, and may assist Operation personnel in troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance to support continuous operations on the production line.

Qualifications

• Assist Operation as scheduled or directed
• Assist in the installation of all new equipment, components, and systems, or the improvement of existing equipment, components, and systems as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace
• Maximize the PB Plant mechanical equipment availability
• Achieve, maintain, and strive to exceed all safety, quality, and productivity measurements for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure proper maintenance jobs for Mechanical Equipment in compliance with the highest standards, codes and safety regulations.
• Perform routine mechanical inspections utilizing PDM check‑sheets.
• Maintain mechanical PM's records, work order feedback and labor charge in K‑Soft system.
• Keep the spare parts needed to minimize plant downtime (safety stock).
• Keep the tools in good condition to perform maintenance jobs.
• Work closely with all team members, supervision, and leadership to identify, report, and correct existing or potential safety hazards, quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives.
• Read, comprehend, and follow all JHSAs, technical specifications, and work instructions for the assigned process task.
• Comply with all Kronospan policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or a member of leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to zero incident safety culture, precision mechanic installation and repairs, teamwork and continuous improvement attitude, ability to schedule and balance priorities, concentration and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company‑paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

How to Apply

• A cover letter along with your résumé, highlighting your education, experience and skills.