Maintenance Trainee

The Maintenance Trainee will be trained to perform the functions listed below.  This may be a combination of hands on training provided by current skilled maintenance technicians and completing courses at a Community College or equivalent.  This role is designed to be a feeder position to train a person to get to the level of becoming a Maintenance Technician.  Trainee will train with other maintenance multicraft technicians and then move to an opening when training is completed. Safely performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all equipment with the ability to troubleshoot all plant equipment with little downtime. Associates degree or 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred; at a minimum at least one semester of Industrial Maintenance or similar program. Initial general maintenance with some of the following skills: welding (stick & mig), cutting torch, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and knowledgeable of three phase power. Mechanical abilities to include: Power transmission, drives and conveyors fans, drives and operation theory hand tools and their use general metal working knowledge boiler operation and maintenance basic welding theory and application maintenance shop equipment. Electrical abilities include:  Must be able to troubleshoot/replace electrical motors, troubleshoot/repair controls, etc. Must have prior conduit experience (rigid). Should be familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. All work must be completed in a safe, neat and professional manner. Performs preventive/predictable maintenance. Knowledgeable and capable of ordering parts needed for projects. PLC knowledge/experience is a plus. Responsible for assisting other maintenance technicians and production employees with repairs and troubleshooting.   Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent, please take the time to apply online for this rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.