Mechanical Dept Lead

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continued education assistance

Professional development resources

Clear career pathing and leadership op

Hybrid work environment for corporate

Job summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Dept Lead to oversee maintenance on mill equipment and facilities in Clarke County. You will coordinate mechanical maintenance activities, direct maintenance staff, and work with operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

The role involves leading maintenance during planned shutdowns, outages, and emergencies, with responsibilities for safety, quality workmanship, and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in industrial mechanical maintenance; OSB/lumber/heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in mechanical lead, senior mechanic, or similar leadership role preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication.
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes, and coordinate safe repairs.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating maintenance personnel during planned work, outages, and emergencies.
• Ability to operate forklifts, manlifts, mobile cranes, and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support facility maintenance for buildings, roads, and infrastructure.
• Maintain shops, laydown yards, and work areas in safe, orderly condition.
• Coordinate use and care of mobile cranes, forklifts, manlifts, and cranes.
• Coordinate parts and material needs for maintenance shop with storeroom personnel.
• Fill in for Maintenance Lead or Supervisor as needed.
• Direct and support mechanical shift personnel and ensure equipment/work areas are maintained.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Reading manuals

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or related program

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description Mechanical Dept Lead Req Id: 12702 Job Location: Clarke County Posting Start Date: 9/16/26 Work Environment: Onsite Job Description:

Job Purpose

To ensure mill mechanical equipment and facilities are maintained in safe, reliable, and efficient operating condition by coordinating mechanical maintenance activities, directing assigned personnel, and working effectively with operations and other departments.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate and support facility maintenance, including buildings, roads, roofs, and related infrastructure
• Maintain maintenance shops, shop equipment, laydown yards, and assigned work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Coordinate the use and care of mobile cranes, forklifts, manlifts, and overhead cranes as required.
• Coordinate parts and material needs for the maintenance shop and work with storeroom personnel to ensure availability
• Fill in for the Maintenance Lead or Supervisor as required.
• Direct and support mechanical shift personnel and ensure assigned equipment and work areas are properly maintained
• Participate in mill activities including planned shutdowns, down days, outages, breakdowns, and emergency repairs as required.
• Promote safe work practices, quality workmanship, and timely completion of assigned maintenance activities.
• Perform these and all other duties assigned in accordance with all safety rules and regulations.

What do I need to be successful?

RECCOMMENDED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience; OSB, lumber, or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a mechanical lead, senior mechanic, or similar leadership role preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, mechanic, industrial maintenance, welding, or related training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, chains, sprockets, couplings, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, identify root causes, and coordinate repairs safely and efficiently
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, drawings, procedures, work orders, and safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating and directing maintenance personnel during planned work, breakdowns, shutdowns, and outages.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, manlifts, mobile cranes, and other material‑handling equipment as required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to assign work, communicate priorities, and follow jobs through completion.
• Basic computer skills, including email, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and electronic work orders

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an OSB manufacturing and industrial maintenance environment.
• Regular exposure to heat, cold, humidity, rain, dust, noise, smoke, vibration, and other conditions associated with an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and working in restricted or elevated areas.
• Must be able to work safely at heights and around operating industrial machinery and mobile equipment.
• May be required to work in confined spaces while following applicable safety procedures.
• Position may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tools, parts, and equipment associated with mechanical maintenance work.
• Must be able to perform troubleshooting and repairs during equipment breakdowns and time-sensitive situations while maintaining safe work practices.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all site safety policies and procedures.
• Must be available for overtime, shutdowns, outages, call‑ins, weekends, holidays, and periodic on‑call responsibilities as operational needs require.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be available for additional training.
• Other duties or responsibilities not listed above may be assigned as necessary.

At LP, innovation isn’t just about building materials—it’s about building up our people. We prioritize your well-being, champion community impact, and strengthen connections that make everyone’s purpose feel seen, heard, and respected. We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers through mentorship, training, and support. Better people make a better LP.

CAREERS

We’re building CAREERS by providing resources and support to help you grow, including:

• Continued education assistance
• Professional development resources
• Clear career pathing and leadership advancement opportunities

CONNECTIONS

We’re building CONNECTIONS by fostering a culture where everyone feels safe, seen, and respected, through:

• A strong commitment to inclusion and belonging
• Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation programs
• Support for work–life balance through flexible schedules, generous paid leave, and a hybrid work environment for corporate team members

We’re building WELL‑BEING by prioritizing safety, health, and wellness every day with:

• An award-winning safety program
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plan matching, profit sharing, and bonus opportunities at all levels

PURPOSE

We’re building PURPOSE by making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, through:

• Group volunteer opportunities
• Financial support for local charities and educational institutions
• Fostering future talent through school partnerships, career fairs, and community engagement initiatives

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join us in building what truly matters.

ABOUT LP

We are a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America.