Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic at our mill in McComb, MS. Pay rate is $33.50 per hour.

About the role

Perform service and preventative maintenance, run inspections, diagnostics tests, and repair/maintain mobile equipment and vehicles for a lumber manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in diesel/gas engines, air brake equipment, running gear and hydraulics
• Rivet, bolt, glue, braze or weld to fabricate, modify or design replacement parts for equipment
• Fabricate, cut, shape, and perform finish operations using various types of materials
• Perform periodic service / PMs on forklifts, front-end loaders, log moving equipment, pick-ups, etc.
• Work safely to prevent on-the-job accidents and injuries
• Wear protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety-toe boots, or safety glasses

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED (or higher)
• 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record, which must be maintained
• 3-5 years heavy mechanical repair experience, OR an equivalent combination of education/work experience
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and parts breakdown
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to perform essential job functions, such as lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing; and exposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basis
• Proven ability to work independently, under limited supervision
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
• Able to successfully pass pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check

Skills

• Verbal comprehension (understand oral and written communications—both general and technical)
• Skilled in providing clear instructions/directions
• Reasoning, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of diesel mechanic experience
• Completion of a mechanical vocational or trade school program

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Pay

$33.50 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, day (1st) shift. Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.