Note: If you are a candidate and have questions about this opportunity, please contact our recruiter at . Also, for candidates with less than the 3+ years of Maintenance experience needed for this Senior role, we will potentially consider you for a non-senior or more entry-level Maintenance Tech role, depending on your current skillset and ability to learn.
Company Overview
Stella-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 United States and Canada. To learn more about the company, visit us at:
About our Plant Operations in Silver Springs, Nevada
Our 84-acre manufacturing site in Silver Springs specializes in the production of high-quality utility poles and is located 40 miles east of the Reno/Sparks area. The local Stella-Jones team is made up of 35+ manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about utility pole products manufactured at Silver Springs (including a 1-minute video overview), visit our product page:
Position Overview:
The Senior Maintenance Technician plays a critical role at our Silver Springs manufacturing facility, responsible for working on a wide array of duties ranging from immediate equipment repair to preventative maintenance, as well as elements of our current plant rebuild. This Tech will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our daily operations and future growth of the plant.
Key Duties:
- 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.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Shift & Wage:
- 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
Compensation and Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
- Competitive compensation: $36.67 per hour
- Annual profit sharing/bonus program
- 401(k) savings plan with 6% Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
- Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
- Several company-paid benefits including:
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Access to a robust employee assistance program
- 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase Company stock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled