Mechanical Technician

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Duraflake team as a Mechanical Technician / Millwright!

This role is on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

What we are looking for:

• Millwright Card, or Verifiable Industrial or Commercial experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years industrial mechanic experience required (including bearings, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes)
• Welding and Fabrication skills
• Experience in reliability techniques & knowledge of lubrication principles
• Hydraulic system aptitude and system maintenance best practices
• Ability to perform precision maintenance practices to improve asset reliability (i.e. read and follow instructions, ability to measure bearing and shaft fits, use of torque wrench, use of V-belt tension meter, laser alignment)
• Understand and read hydraulic and mechanical drawings
• Strong, demonstrated troubleshooting skills and ability to understand and execute preventative maintenance plans

What we offer:

• The entry-level wage is $39.14 an hour with an additional $2.00 wage increase for the night shift, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In this role, you would:

• Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner and working closely with area operators to resolve maintenance-related issues
• Responsible for taking your safety and the safety of your co-workers as the primary consideration when performing work
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long-term fix
• Lead the troubleshooting and proper documentation (SAP Notifications) of all maintenance-related items
• Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PD activities based on established priority and confirm completed work timely
• Responsible for being aware of maintenance issues throughout the mill or assigned area
• Collaboration is key to Arauco's success. This role requires collaboration with our operational partners, departmental peers, and direct supervisors