Maintenance Lead

Stella-Jones Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of pressure treated wood products. The Company supplies North America's railroad operators with railway ties and timbers, and the continent's electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with utility poles. Stella-Jones also manufactures and distributes residential lumber and accessories to retailers for outdoor applications, as well as industrial products which include marine and foundation pilings, construction timbers, wood for bridges and coal tar based products. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones Corporation is seeking to add a qualified Maintenance Lead to our Sheridan, OR operations. This position directs and coordinates activities of vendors and workers engaged in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment; and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of industrial plant or other establishment.

Responsibilities:
• Manages maintenance work requests, determines priority and assigns appropriate resource.
• Ensures team members comply with all safety, environmental and manufacturing practices.
• Communicates to production and quality assurance equipment break downs and estimated time need to complete
repairs.
• Confers with venders, management and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend
measure to improve operation and conditions of machine and equipment.
• Documents and reports maintenance work performed and advises of future requirements in a timely manner.
• Inspects, services, repairs and constructs plant processing equipment, including structures, utilities, loaders, hydraulics,
pneumatics, electrical, mechanical, and pressure vessel work throughout the plant.
• Performs the preventative maintenance program established by the Company.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment and machinery.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Perform repairs on electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical problems

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Flexibility – Productivity of the facility is essential so services need to be scheduled to minimize downtime. This is a 24/7/365 facility, overtime and weekend work as needed
• Education – One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• One-year related work experience
• Experience in hydraulics, electrical, pumps, valves, welding in a work environment
• Excellent trouble shooting skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge in wood industry preferred
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to read schematics and electrical drawings
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with peers
• Strong communication skills

Benefits:
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plans including
o 3 different medical plans to choose from
o Company paid dental and vision coverage
o Company paid life insurance policy
o Company paid accidental death and dismemberment policy
o Company paid long term disability benefits
o 401k plan with a company match of 150% on the first 4% deferred
o Robust employee assistance program
o Opportunity to purchase Stella-Jones stock through payroll deduction
• 9 paid holidays each year
• 2 weeks paid vacation the first year
• Paid sick hours

About the Company:
Stella-Jones Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of pressure treated wood products. The Company supplies North America's railroad operators with railway ties and timbers, and the continent's electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with utility poles. Stella-Jones also manufactures and distributes residential lumber and accessories to retailers for outdoor applications, as well as industrial products which include marine and foundation pilings, construction timbers, wood for bridges and coal tar based products. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

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