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American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for theĀ 2ndĀ ShiftĀ Senior Millwright/Electromechanical TechnicianĀ role in our Laurinburg, NC facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Millwright/Electromechanical TechnicianĀ will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:
MAINTENANCE
- Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
- Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled productions runs.
- Performs mechanical work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
- Responsible for PMās of all plant equipment.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front loader, telehandler, skid steer, man lift, and yard/jockey trailer combination.
- May work in other duties as assigned.
QUALITY
- Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers.
- Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed.
SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION
- Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
- Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
- Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.
- Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department.
- Conducts tests and reports items regarding insurance qualifications to meet safety regulations and standards.
- Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
- Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly
- The ability to respond quickly to sounds
- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
- The ability to work in extreme weather
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
OTHER DUTIES
- Support the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager with other initiatives as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or Technical Degree
- 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing)
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- PLC programming and troubleshooting is preferred
- Ability to read blue prints
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
WORK SETTING
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Warehouse
For considerationā¦
Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). Ā For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.
Corporate Office
9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21046
800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700
Fax 410-290-6660
Other Locations
Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Ā Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC
Visit us at www.awf.com
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