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Maintenance Mechanical
full-time

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About this role

Weyerhaeuser's Wood Products manufacturing facility in Plymouth, NC has an opportunity for experienced individuals to join our Industrial Maintenance team.  A successful candidate will have prior industrial experience, mechanical aptitude and be willing and eager to invest time and energy in training. Including self-study on their own time to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to be an industrial maintenance mechanic.

Key Functions:

  • The successful candidate will participate in self-study and on the job training to enable them to perform the following maintenance functions:
  • Highly skilled mechanical maintenance tasks including installation.
  • Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment. 
  • This may include, but not limited to, such equipment as motors, pneumatic, hydraulic and conveyor systems.
  • In downtime situations, must be able to analyze the cause of breakdown with equipment.
  • Must also determine and carry out maintenance of repair actions required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions.
  • Must lubricate and clean parts, perform maintenance planning, layout work, welding and metal fabrication as required.
  • Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to plant safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment.



  • Must be proficient in the use of hand and power tools and precision measuring and test instruments
  • Experienced in pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems
  • Excellent skills in root cause analysis
  • Skilled in all aspects of mechanical maintenance
  • All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • Stable employment history with a minimum of one year experience in the Industrial Maintenance field OR equivalent education to include vocational/technical school certificate
  • Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Good communication skills
  • Must be team oriented
  • Commitment to follow all unit electrical/maintenance practices
  • Willingness to work any shift, including weekends and holidays
  • Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment
  • Ability to work in extreme heat and cold
  • Willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills
  • Willingness to work in Plymouth, NC without requiring relocation assistance
  • All applicants are strongly encouraged to upload a resume detailing education and job history
  • Must be able to work independently as well as in a group

 

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Vocational or technical/trade school certificate or education
  • Past employment experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Past employment in a wood manufacturing facility
  • Proficient in precision measuring equipment

Post Application Requirements:

  • Successful completion of pre-employment computer-based testing
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Aptitude,Industrial Maintenance,Root Cause Analysis,Pneumatic Systems,Hydraulic Systems,Conveyor Systems,Welding,Metal Fabrication,Hand Tools,Power Tools,Precision Measuring,Test Instruments,Safety Procedures,Maintenance Planning,Team Orientation,Communication Skills

About Weyerhaeuser

We manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations around the world, we offer a range of exciting careers opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Weyerhaeuser

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1900

What you'll do

  • The successful candidate will perform mechanical maintenance tasks, including installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment. They will also analyze breakdown causes and carry out necessary repairs to ensure effective operation.

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What does a Maintenance Mechanical do at Weyerhaeuser?

As a Maintenance Mechanical at Weyerhaeuser, you will: the successful candidate will perform mechanical maintenance tasks, including installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment. They will also analyze breakdown causes and carry out necessary repairs to ensure effective operation..

Why join Weyerhaeuser as a Maintenance Mechanical?

Weyerhaeuser is a leading Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing company.

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