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Vaagen Bros
Mechanic
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$53,454 / year median in Washington
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanic Vaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. currently employs over 175 employees.
The primary role of the Mechanic position is to maintain rolling stock and equipment with a continued focus on safety, and productivity. The desirable applicant will have a mindset of constant improvement and willingness to go above and beyond.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine servicePrepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runsPerforms mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machinesReads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and serviceComply with OSHA safety and health rules. Promote safety at all timesHelp train new operatorsKnow, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures Entry level laborer sawmill duties, including but not limited to, stacking boards, general cleanup, removal of wood waste and debris, and tending machines Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are always in their home locationsMaintain lines of communication with other team membersLearning and applying lean business practicesFill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when neededOther duties as assigned
The primary role of the Mechanic position is to maintain rolling stock and equipment with a continued focus on safety, and productivity. The desirable applicant will have a mindset of constant improvement and willingness to go above and beyond.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine servicePrepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runsPerforms mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machinesReads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and serviceComply with OSHA safety and health rules. Promote safety at all timesHelp train new operatorsKnow, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures Entry level laborer sawmill duties, including but not limited to, stacking boards, general cleanup, removal of wood waste and debris, and tending machines Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are always in their home locationsMaintain lines of communication with other team membersLearning and applying lean business practicesFill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when neededOther duties as assigned