Maintenance

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of Yellawood brand Pressure Treated Pine, is seeking to fill a Maintenance position. This position will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, routine and non-routine repairs, and troubleshooting problems with machinery. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package. Essential Duties Replace defective parts of the machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, and lasers.Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.Assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipmentInsert shims, adjust the tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts using hand tools and measuring instruments to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.Lay out mounting holes using measuring instruments and drill holes with a power drill.Dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools. Replace sprockets, chains, sheaves, and belts with proper alignment.Replace hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, valves, and hoses.Basic stick welding and oxygen/acetylene torch cutting.Ability to splice and track various-size conveyor belts.Perform repairs and preventative maintenance checks and services per company policies and procedures.Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, air, and hydraulic systems.Perform preventative maintenance on tools, repair parts, and equipment.Adjust operating mechanisms.Determines extent of corrective action and repair parts required to correct malfunctions.Reads, understands, and applies information in company maintenance manuals, technical manuals, policies, and common schematic diagrams.Knows and applies required company safety procedures. Education And/or Experience High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in troubleshooting, welding, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Experience is not required for apprenticeship. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING: Medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid vacation and holidays401(k) with company matchProfit sharingFlexible spending accountsDependent scholarship program