Reliability Technician: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

West Fraser; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Competitive starting pay

Culture that promotes from within

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k, life insurance, disability

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser's Opelika Sawmill is hiring a Reliability Technician to perform preventative maintenance, collect condition data, and monitor equipment health to prevent unplanned failures. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to mill guidelines, with opportunities to use vibration, IR thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing as part of predictive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated attendance and an industrial background, plus the ability to pass a mechanical reasoning

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated good attendance, safety, and work record.
• Experience in industrial applications.
• Pass our Mechanical Reasoning Assessment with a minimum score.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all mill safety and operating guidelines.
• Collect equipment condition data to prevent unplanned failures.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance (PM's) such as maintaining equipment fluid levels, ensure proper lubrication, and monitor equipment health.
• Utilize predictive technologies including but not limited to vibration, thermal imaging (IR), and ultrasonic emission (UE).

Job description

West Fraser's Opelika Sawmill is hiring a Reliability Technician to perform preventative maintenance, collect condition data, and monitor equipment health to prevent unplanned failures. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to mill guidelines, with opportunities to use vibration, IR thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing as part of predictive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated attendance and an industrial background, plus the ability to pass a mechanical reasoning