NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Key Functions: The candidate will be able to perform normal repairs, replacements and enhancements of all manufacturing operational equipment, site facilities and mobile equipment. Possess strong analytical skills, ability to diagnose potential problems to prevent downtime situations. Will need to document procedures, downtime, resolutions, and complete associated reports. Maintain preventative maintenance schedules. Perform daily boiler operations and maintenance. Have the basic skills and mechanical abilities, read electrical diagrams, be able to use hand and power tools, welding/cutting, work on mobile equipment’s, hydraulics and pneumatics. Have a basic understanding of the machine manuals.

Requirements:

• Work as part of the maintenance team to correct and enhance plant operations for the continued success of Northwest Hardwoods.
• Fabrications – Capable of fabricating from drawings and sketches for rebuilding of existing parts.
• Must follow all established safety policies. Must have good safety record and a positive, can do attitude.
• Willing to continually improve skills through various offered educational opportunities.
• Willing to ask questions if there is a lack of understanding.
• Must be able to work any shift -- overtime, weekends, holidays as required and in all conditions.
• Have a basic understanding of electricity, hydraulics, and small hand tools.
• Capable of doing required documentation legibly e.g. down time reports.
• Able to work as a team, get along with team members; give and take advice and criticism from other team members; good team attitude.
• Have a strong desire, dedication and determination to succeed.

Candidate who meet these qualifications will be considered further.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buena Vista, VA 24416: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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