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Stella-Jones

Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Lead/Senior)

Stella-Jones, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98401


Company OverviewStella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50+ manufacturing plants and other facilities in the United States and Canada. To learn more about the company, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones

Position DetailsThe

Lead Mobile Equipment Mechanic

at Stella-Jones in Tacoma is a senior-level role that directs and coordinates activities of team members and outside vendors responsible for preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on various types of Powered Industrial Equipment. The Lead Mechanic ensures employees are working in a safe and efficient manner to minimize downtime and by keeping the Mobile Fleet operational.

Schedule is Monday-Friday days. This is a 24/7 facility, so some overtime and weekend work is required as needed.

Our Tacoma plant produces both Utility Poles and Residential Lumber. For more info on these two product lines, visit:Poles: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/utility-polesLumber: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/products/residential-lumber

Key Duties:Manages Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE) maintenance work requests, determines priority and assigns appropriate resourceEnsures team members comply with all safety, environmental and manufacturing practicesCommunicates to production and quality assurance equipment break downs and estimated time need to complete repairsConfers with venders, management and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measure to improve operation and conditions of machine and equipmentDocuments and reports maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely mannerInstalls special functional and structural parts in devicesLubricates and cleans parts, equipment and machineryTests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specificationsInitiates purchase order for parts and machinesPerforms scheduled maintenance of fleet vehicles, i.e., brake repairs, oil changes, fluid changes, lubrications, and safety inspections as assignedPerforms external engine repairs. Internal engine knowledge preferredWorking knowledge in repair of vehicle drivelines, clutch replacements, electrical systems, and a/c systemsMust have knowledge of trailer lighting, air systems, brakes, and tiresResponsible for maintaining a clean and safe shop environmentParticipates and contributes to company safety programPerforms other related duties as assignedReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:Significant experience (typically 5 or more years) as a mechanic, including experience working on mobile equipment (such as forklifts, loaders, trucks, etc)

requiredExperience with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems

highly preferredMechanic team management/leadership, training, and/or mentoring experience

a plusAble to work overtime as neededAble to pass a background check and drug test

Compensation & Employee Benefits:As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:Competitive compensation with a starting hourly rate of $33.85.Annual profit sharing / bonus program (typically paid out in mid-December)401(k) savings plan with stellar Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose fromSeveral company-paid benefits including: Dental and Vision coverage, Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies, Long-Term Disability Coverage, and access to a robust employee assistance programCareer advancement opportunitiesAbility to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled