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About Woodgrain:
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
Job Summary:
The Mechanic is a skilled tradesman who installs, dismantles, repairs, reassembles, troubleshoot the basic components of rolling stock and heavy equiptment (i.e. lift trucks, Bob Cats, Genie Boom lifts, scissor lifts, diesel fire pumps, pickups and small gas engine equipment,excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, etc.) for facility and log yard. This individual uses a strong knowledge of equipment capabilities, as well as an understanding of maintenance manual and technical instructions, to repair and return equiptment to operating status.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Required to supply all tools necessary for job duties outlined below.
- Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of rolling stock (i.e. lift trucks, Bob Cats, Genie Boom lifts, scissor lifts, diesel fire pumps, pickups and small gas engine equipment,excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, etc.).
- Utilize a work order system to track maintenance and schedule preventative maintenance. All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Work in a safe manner by complying with all company safety policies to include the utilization of required PPE.
- Maintain a high degree of quality in performance and methods with regards to efficiency and safety.
- Read maintenance manuals, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Install, align, take apart and move rolling stock and heavy equipment according to maintenance manuals using hand and power tools.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks and tractors, to position equipment and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of equipment.
- Inspect and examine equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, basic hydraulic, pneumatic systems and engine components.
- Operate hand tools, and some power tools, such as grinders, to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of equipment.
- Assemble and disassemble equipment by using hand and power tools prior to transporting to outside vendors for repairs.
- Conduct regular inspections of the workplace for preventive maintenance purposes.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment. Ensure the proper care for machinery, equipment, fittings, and bearings on a regular basis to maintain equipment and equipment is in good operating condition.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Four (4) Years verifiable diesel mechanic experience OR a degree in Diesel Power Technology
Skills:
- Engine troubleshooting (diesel, gas and LPG)
- Welding and fabricating.
- Basic knowledge of hydraulic pumps and components.
- Automotive electrical and electronic systems.
- Brake, exhaust, fuel (gas, diesel, propane) and cooling systems.
- Automatic transmissions.
- Differentials.
- Parts ordering and parts inventory.
- Maintaining and servicing plant rolling stock (i.e. fork lifts, Bob Cats, Genie Boom lifts, scissor lifts, diesel fire pumps, pickups and small gas engine equipment, excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, etc.).
- Reading and understanding service manuals.
Summary of Company Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with a Company Match
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
- Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.