Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Opelika, Alabama

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Opelika, AL

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work.  We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot, repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals, technical manuals, and technical drawings
• Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical properties
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Able to troubleshoot electrical faults and read trouble codes

What you need to be successful:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have 5 years verifiable work experience with diesel engines, or relative degree
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, willing to work any shift
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Excellent safety record
• Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program
• Must be willing and able to work in climate weather
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must have knowledge in the fundamentals of welding
• Must successfully complete a skills assessment, pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay Program
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities

Apply:

No phone inquiries, please.

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

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