Mechanical Supervisor

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Grayling team as a Mechanical Coordinator!

This role is located onsite at our Grayling manufacturing site.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum five years’ experience in a mechanical supervisory level.
• Mechanical Technology Diploma and/or Trade designation related to the Mechanical Maintenance Field preferred
• Degree in maintenance, mechanical engineering or related field of study would be an asset.
• SAP systems knowledge (or other CMMS).
• Welding and Fabrication skilled preferred.
• Ability to use a variety of mechanical troubleshooting equipment and techniques (ie. laser alignment).
• Experience in reliability techniques & knowledge of lubrication principles is an asset.
• Have a focus on continuous improvement and an understanding of what drives improved uptime metrics. Ability to look for improvement opportunities, optimize to increase efficiencies and overall equipment uptime.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Self-motivated, strong problem solver, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to understand, develop and implement work order PM’s
• Ability to work extended hours and work one Saturday every 9 weeks. 
• Experience installing capital equipment and working with major equipment shutdowns is an asset.

What we offer:

• An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
• 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:

• Oversees the mechanical staff in the execution of their duties with a view to achieving the highest degree of safety and mill reliability as possible.
• Ensures the duties of Mechanics are executed to the highest level of professionalism (Reference the Mechanic Job Description for those duties).
• Participates in maintenance work as well as overseeing such work.
• Is a mentor for quality workmanship and safe work habits.
• Plans maintenance down day work and coaches others in acceptable planning practices, job box preparation, etc.
• Is a model for teamwork behaviors and living to the culture at Arauco.
• Is a leader in the application of ARP (Asset Reliability Process).
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and affect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Generates and reviews job orders to determine work priorities. Utilize preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Works closely with Planners to execute the work required on the mill with a view to achieving continuous operations. Scheduled DT is organized to achieve the best mill metrics possible.
• Assists in coordination of activities of staff or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with maintenance and operations staff.
• Assists in training and orientation of staff to improve work performance, work safely, understand the teamwork expectation and live to the Arauco culture.
• Participates in weekend on-call responsibilities.
• Uses ADP for payroll and vacation approvals 

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.