Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Moncure team as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic!

This role is responsible for safely and efficiently supporting mill operations by maintaining and repairing mobile equipment to ensure equipment reliability and availability.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years diesel mechanic experience.
• Minimum of 3 years vehicle or mobile equipment repair experience.
• Minimum of 3 years troubleshooting and repair experience with mobile equipment hydraulic systems.
• Minimum of 3 years troubleshooting and repair experience with mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical components, systems, and accessories used on heavy mobile equipment.
• 5 or more years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred, with composite panel manufacturing experience considered a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and motivate others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach and ability to lead by example.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call situations as needed.

What we offer:

• A competitive hourly rate, 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:

• Maintain and repair all mobile equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance (PM) programs for mobile equipment.
• Serve as a maintenance resource during down days and shutdown activities.
• Partner with operators to identify and resolve equipment issues through daily communication, logbook reviews, SAP work orders, and email correspondence.
• Manage and prioritize the mobile equipment SAP work order backlog.
• Coordinate with planners to schedule mobile equipment repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Work closely with operators and other maintenance crafts to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Review action logs daily and collaborate with planners to resolve outstanding issues.
• Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining area resources, including manuals, prints, job plans, tools, and spare parts inventories.
• Create and enter follow-up work requests as needed.
• Complete assigned work orders, preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) activities according to established priorities.
• Participate in department and area improvement projects.
• Complete safety-related work orders in a timely manner based on priority.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop, office, and work environment.
• Remain aware of personnel working in the area and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Support Arauco's commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
• Complete LASER reports for upset conditions and procedural concerns.
• Perform housekeeping activities regularly and during downtime.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the site's safety programs.
• Report all incidents, injuries, and near misses promptly.
• Understand the location and proper use of fire protection equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects.
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures.

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.