Maintenance 3rd Shift

Northwest Hardwoods Inc.

Marienville, PA

Background:
Northwest Hardwoods is a world‑class, integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a team player with a can‑do attitude who enjoys challenges.

Pay starting at $22.00/hr. (Based on experience) + Shift Differential

• 3 – 5 years of electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Follow all NWH Attendance policies.
• Must follow all Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
• Work as part of the maintenance team to correct and enhance plant operations for the continued success of NWH.
• Capable of fabricating from drawings and sketches for the rebuilding of existing parts.
• Follow all established safety policies. Having a good safety record and a positive can‑do attitude.
• Continually improve skills through various educational opportunities offered.
• Willingness to ask questions if there is a lack of understanding.
• Willing and able to work any shift – overtime, weekends, and holidays as required and in all conditions.
• Possess a strong working understanding of electricity, 480 v systems, hydraulics, and small hand tools.
• Capable of doing required documentation legibly, e.g., downtime 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.
• Strong desire, dedication, and determination to succeed.

Pay starting at $26.00/hr. (Based on experience)

• Have a minimum of 3 years of Hardwoods Lumber Grading experience.
• Ability to inspect lumber for defects like knots, holes, splits, stains, decay, and other imperfections.
• Ability to measure lumber for thickness, length, and width to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Ability to sort lumber into different grades based on defects and wood type, utilizing standard grading rules like those from the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA).
• Contribute to the overall quality control of lumber products.
• Communicate with sawyers, machine operators, and maintenance personnel to ensure consistent quality and production flow.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and grading.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Any additional duties assigned by the manager.
• Must follow all NWH policies, including the NWH attendance policy.

Pay starting at $15.91/hr. (Based on experience)

• Self‑motivated, stay focused on the task until completed.
• Must follow all NWH policies, including the NWH attendance policy.
• Stay alert and always be aware of your surroundings.
• Ability to understand direction.
• Sweep and shovel sawdust and debris into the convers.
• Watch chipper, converse to ensure they are running when using.
• Keep chutes and converse clear.
• Watch levels in chip and sawdust trailers and switch before overflowing.
• Empty trash cans around the facility.
• Stoop, stand, and bend over to reach areas around production machines.
• Vacuum offices as needed.
• Work with Maintenance when needed.

• Agree to work to the NWH safety standard.
• Always wear appropriate PPE.
• Following all NWH work guidelines and policies.
• Follow NWH Attendance guidelines.
• Complete RADAR / Near Miss reporting.
• Effective communication with site and shift leadership.
• Overtime could be mandatory with notice.
• Promote good housekeeping practices daily.

• 401(k) plus matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Vision insurance.

Northwest Hardwoods provides a highly competitive compensation program with a profit‑sharing plan. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage. Pre‑tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. The company provides life insurance and offers short‑term disability, paid vacation and holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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