Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic – On‑Site Repairs

West Fraser; Seaboard (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts, and heavy equipment. You will troubleshoot subsystems, perform preventive maintenance, replace bearings and tires, and weld on equipment as needed.

You must work weekends/holidays and endure extreme environments. Minimum two years’ experience in heavy rolling stock repair (gas/diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics).

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience with direct responsibility in troubleshooting and repairing heavy rolling stock equipment, including gas/diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatics and structural damage.
• Good welding skills in all positions and cutting skills with a torch.
• Professional tools and toolboxes for repairing rolling stock equipment; willingness to acquire additional tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts and heavy equipment; troubleshoot related subsystems.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and service on rolling stock; maintain PM records.
• Change bearings, tires, and set for proper clearance; weld on equipment as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

CMMS

Safety procedures

Shift work

Education

High School or better

Tools

CMMS

Job description

West Fraser is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts, and heavy equipment. You will troubleshoot subsystems, perform preventive maintenance, replace bearings and tires, and weld on equipment as needed.

You must work weekends/holidays and endure extreme environments. Minimum two years’ experience in heavy rolling stock repair (gas/diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical, pneumatics).