Reliability Technician - Lubrication

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RELIABILITY TECHNICIAN

OPELIKA, ALABAMA

Our Reliability Technician position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. As a member of this high performing team, you will be responsible for working safely with all machinery within the mill.

What you will do:

• Operate grease gun, fill oil bowls, properly identify grease and oil types for each bearing, gearbox, coupling, or oiler
• Complete daily oil consumption log, fill bulk tanks and equipment hydraulic tanks
• Communicate to supervision and mechanics with equipment issues; monitor problem areas and correct failures due to leaks or lubrication
• Identify poor machine health while completing preventative maintenance work orders to create work requests for future repair
• Must be able to learn equipment lubrication internals and routes
• Understand ISO codes and filtration
• Complete FLHRA card on high-risk activities
• Must be able to work unsupervised and work during downtime and non-production hours
• This position will include required training to advance through the Reliability Program's Technician levels.  Training will be provided by the company, granting several certifications as training progresses.  Training may require travel, at company's expense.

What you need to be successful:

• Must be safety oriented and comply with ZES
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime and to be on-call to support 24/7 operations
• Must successfully complete an assessment test, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check

Our outstanding benefits package includes:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• Wellness Pay Program
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical/Dental/Vision BCBS
• 401K with 100% company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life/Disability insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities

Apply:

No phone inquiries, please.

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site.

Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. 

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

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