Maintenance & Quality Inspector – 2nd​/3rd Shifts

Marienville Sawmill
237 Highland Drive
Marienville, PA 16239, USA

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, 480v 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
• Follow 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
• 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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