Maintenance Technologist

Job description
Company Overview

Stella-Jones is a leading industrial wood products manufacturer, catering to the vital infrastructure needs of North America's economy. Our extensive product range includes railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber, and industrial wood products, distributed across the United States and Canada.

About our Plant Operations in Silver Springs, Nevada

We operate an 84-acre manufacturing site in Silver Springs, specializing in high-quality utility pole production. Located 40 miles east of the Reno/Sparks area, our local team consists of 35+ manufacturing professionals working across various positions.

Position Overview:

The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role at our Silver Springs facility, responsible for a wide array of duties, from immediate equipment repair to preventative maintenance, as well as elements of our current plant rebuild.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lubricate and clean parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Inspect, service, repair, and construct plan processing equipment, including structures, utilities, loaders, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and pressure vessel work throughout the plant.
• Perform maintenance on all mobile equipment, including minor repair work.
• Follow Preventative Maintenance Program established by the Company.
• Utilize welding and fabrication tools to alter, repair, and fabricate processing equipment on various materials with structural integrity.
• Track inventory of serviceable parts required to maintain equipment and notify Lead.
• Document and report maintenance work performed and advise of future requirements in a timely manner.
• Assist with training new maintenance employees.
• Participate and contribute to company safety programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including site cleanup.

Work Schedule and Compensation:
• Monday to Friday 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
• $36.67 per hour

Primary Qualifications:
• Three (3) or more years of industrial maintenance experience required; 5 or more years preferred (*Note: for candidates with less experience, we will consider you for a non-senior or more entry-level Maintenance Tech role).
• Experience in electrical and hydraulics
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings
• Welding skills a plus

Benefits and Incentives:

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives, including competitive compensation, annual profit sharing/bonus program, 401(k) savings plan with 6% Company match, comprehensive total benefits package, several company-paid benefits, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and ability to purchase Company stock.