Lead Maintenance - Tacoma

Stella-Jones is seeking to add a qualified Maintenance Lead to our Tacoma, WA operations. This position directs and coordinates activities of vendors and workers engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment; and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of industrial plant or other establishment.  Schedule is Monday-Friday, 5:30a-4p.  

Responsibilities:

• Manages maintenance work requests, determines priority and assigns appropriate resource.
• Ensures team members comply with all safety, environmental and manufacturing practices
• Communicates to production and quality assurance equipment break downs and estimated time need to complete repairs.
• Confers with venders, management and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measure to improve operation and conditions of machine and equipment.
• Documents and reports maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely manner.
• Inspects, services, repairs and constructs plant processing equipment, including structures, utilities, loaders, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, mechanical, and pressure vessel work throughout the plant.
• Perform repairs on electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical problems
• Performs the preventative maintenance program established by the Company.
  Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment and machinery.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Flexibility – Productivity of the facility is essential so services need to be scheduled to minimize downtime. This is a 24/7/365 facility, overtime and weekend work as needed
• Education – One-year certificate from college or technical school
• One-year related work experience
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with peers
• Experience in hydraulics, electrical, pumps, valves, welding
• Excellent trouble shooting skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge in wood industry preferred
• Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings
• Strong communication skills

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled