Treating Engineer Helper

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company; Silver Springs (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total benefits package

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus program opportunity

401(k) savings plan with company match

2 weeks paid vacation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Locweld - A Stella-Jones Company in Silver Springs, NV, is seeking a Treating Engineer Helper to support the manufacturing and handling of high-quality lumber. This role involves hands-on physical work where attention to quality and safety is paramount.

Responsibilities include assisting in daily operations, changing treatment charges, and performing various roles as needed to ensure workflow. Benefits include medical plans, paid vacation, annual bonuses, and a robust 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and commitment to reliability.
• Ability to operate power tools and material handling safely.
• Capable of inspecting materials for quality standards.
• Willingness to assist with varying tasks as a team player.
• Proactive mindset regarding workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the handling and processing of lumber and round stock.
• Support treatment operations by ensuring material readiness.
• Perform roles of Inspector, Machine Operator, and Laborer.
• Operate material handling equipment for logistics.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Reliability

Mechanical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Versatility

Safety Focus

Tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

Position Overview

Are you looking for a hands‑on role where you can contribute to the backbone of our operations? Stella-Jones is seeking a motivated Treating Engineer Helper to support the manufacture, processing, and handling of our high‑quality lumber and round stock. In this role, you will work closely with our treatment team to ensure that our products meet rigorous specifications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys active, physical work and wants to be part of a team that prioritizes quality and safety.

Principal Responsibilities

• Production Support: Assist in the daily handling, manufacturing, and processing of lumber and round stock.
• Treatment Operations: Actively assist in changing treatment charges. This includes identifying and inspecting materials for conformance, ensuring binders and cables are secure, and efficiently moving and storing charges.
• Operational Versatility: Perform the core duties of Inspector, Machine Operator, and general Laborer positions as needed to ensure plant workflow remains steady.
• Logistics & Material Handling: Operate material handling equipment, assist in loading railroad cars, trucks, and trams, and perform regular inventory counts.
• Site Maintenance: Maintain a safe and organized work environment by performing yard cleanup and assisting with the maintenance of processing systems.
• Safety Excellence: Play an active role in the Stella-Jones safety program, ensuring all tasks are performed in accordance with our high safety standards.

Requirements

• Reliability: A strong work ethic and a commitment to showing up ready to work.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to operate power tools and material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Attention to Detail: Capable of inspecting materials to ensure they meet quality and conformance standards.
• Versatility: A team‑player attitude with the willingness to jump into different tasks—from loading shipments to maintaining the yard—whenever needed.
• Safety Focus: A proactive mindset regarding workplace safety and the ability to follow detailed operational procedures.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• The role involves physical labor in an industrial environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company‑paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
  • Long‑Term Disability Coverage
  • Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled