Maintenance Mechanical

About the role

Weyerhaeuser's Wood Products manufacturing facility in Plymouth, NC has an opportunity for experienced individuals to join our Industrial Maintenance team. A successful candidate will have prior industrial experience, mechanical aptitude and be willing and eager to invest time and energy in training. Including self-study on their own time to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be an industrial maintenance mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Participate in self-study and on‑the‑job training to perform maintenance functions.
• Perform highly skilled mechanical maintenance tasks including installation.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveyor systems.
• Analyze the cause of breakdowns during downtime.
• Determine and carry out repair actions to return equipment to effective operating conditions.
• Lubricate and clean parts, perform maintenance planning, layout work, welding and metal fabrication as required.
• Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures, plant safety rules, and excellent housekeeping practices.

Requirements

• Proficiency with hand and power tools and precision measuring/test instruments.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
• Excellent root‑cause analysis skills.
• Skilled in all aspects of mechanical maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent vocational/technical school certificate.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Good communication skills.
• Team‑oriented.
• Commitment to follow unit electrical/maintenance practices.
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold.
• Willingness to learn new jobs and skills.
• Willingness to work in Plymouth, NC without relocation assistance.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Upload a resume detailing education and job history (strongly encouraged).
• Successful completion of pre‑employment computer‑based testing.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical/trade school certificate or education.
• Past employment experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Past employment in a wood manufacturing facility.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• Weekend shift required.