Our Wood Products manufacturing facility in Magnolia, MS has an opportunity for an Industrial Mechanic to join our team! A successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment, processes, and techniques to safely repair, modify, install, and maintain the facility and high-tech manufacturing equipment.
Starting wage is $24.72 with potential to $29.89 depending on experience, knowledge, and skills.
THIS ROLE OFFERS A $1000 SIGNING BONUS!
The first $500.00 installment will be paid after 90 days of successful employment with Weyerhaeuser, and another $500.00 installment at 6 months.
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valued resources aren’t just the trees and timberlands we oversee. Our employees are the real reason we’ve been in business for over 100 years. Their skill and ingenuity have made Weyerhaeuser one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of wood products in the world.
Weyerhaeuser offers stable employment, excellent pay and benefits, and opportunities to advance!
Key Functions
- Machinery lubrications and other preventative maintenance assignments
- Repairing and troubleshooting mechanical power transmissions
- Bearing installment, coupling, belts, sprockets and chain driven installations
- Repair and troubleshooting of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Welding and Metal fabrication
- Basic principles of cylinder repair
- Some troubleshooting and exposure to industrial electricity issues
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a group
Qualifications
- Able to work safely and follow all company safety policies and procedures
- All applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Stable employment history with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in industrial maintenance work, OR equivalent education to include vocational/technical school certificate.
- Must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of machinery lubrication
- Ability to repair and troubleshoot mechanical power transmissions
- Knowledge of bearing installment, coupling, belts, sprockets, and chain drive installation
- Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Must be proficient in the use of hand and power tools and precision measuring and test instruments
- Basic knowledge metal fabrication and principles of cylinder repair
- Working knowledge of basic industrial electricity issues
- Commitment to follow all unit electrical/maintenance practices
- Ability to pass a pre-employment examination
- Able to work in extreme heat/cold, navigate catwalks and ladders and perform other functions required in a manufacturing environment
- All applicants must upload a resume detailing education and job history
The following qualifications are preferred
- Vocational or technical school certificate in related area
- Past employment experience in a manufacturing environment
- Past employment in a wood manufacturing facility
About Wood Products
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.
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 know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.