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Head Mechanic

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Boise Cascade

Elgin, OR (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

Responsibilities :
Service and troubleshoot plant rolling stock and heavy equipment.
  • Maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program with focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement and production.
  • Work in a safe manner by complying with all company safety policies to include the utilization of required PPE.
  • Work through process of project justification, risk management, troubleshooting, goal setting, cause and effect, progress evaluation, project completion and follow-up.
  • Order parts and maintain inventory.
  • Communicate with plant and supervisory personnel in an efficient and timely manner. Read and understand service manuals.
  • Maintain required documentation and use work order system to track maintenance and schedule preventive maintenance.
Basic Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience with hydraulic pumps and components, automatic transmissions, electrical and electronic systems, brake, exhaust, fuel (gas, diesel and propane), cooling systems and welding/fabricating required. Must possess good communication skills and have demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining rolling stock in an industrial environment. Basic computer knowledge of Word and Excel and ability to utilize a work order system to track maintenance and schedule preventative maintenance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years forklift and heavy equipment repair experience preferred.