Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Maintenance Technician! If you have a passion for problem-solving and a knack for keeping things running smoothly, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring that our equipment and plant are in top-notch condition. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth, you'll play a vital role in our success.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner and working closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix.
• Help to develop Preventive Maintenance plans.
• Lead the troubleshooting and proper documentation (maintenance log book) of all maintenance related items.
• Follow-up on outstanding maintenance shift issues from previous shift, enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of troubleshooting resources (prints, manuals, job plans, tools, spare parts, etc.).
• Installation, manufacturing and calibration of equipment or machinery.
• Maintain lockout certifications as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial mechanic experience required (including bearings, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes).
• Experience in reliability techniques & knowledge of lubrication principles is an asset.
• Strong, demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use a variety of mechanical troubleshooting equipment and techniques (i.e. laser alignment).
• Ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to work at heights in a manufacturing environment required.

Skills

• Technical – mechanical proficiency, electrical knowledge, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, welding & fabrication
• Problem-Solving – troubleshooting, analytical thinking
• Safety Awareness – safety protocols, hazard identification
• Communication – team collaboration, documentation
• Organizational – time management, attention to detail
• Physical Abilities – manual dexterity, lifting & carrying

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.

EGGER Wood Products, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.