West Fraser · 5 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Lanett, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelWest Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing various lumber and wood-based products. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support, improve machinery efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
ForestryPaper ManufacturingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Work effectively on cross-functional teams to maintain equipment to achieve a reduction in downtime
Provide technical guidance and improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of operating equipment through application of mechanical engineering practice
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations for correction
Develop processes by designing and modifying equipment
Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, areas of opportunity to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and other opportunities to improve plant performance
Investigate mechanical failures and maintenance problems
Lead root cause failure analysis on mechanical equipment; develop corrective action and track results
Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities
Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost and reduce waste
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the field of Engineering
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
Effective working knowledge of boilers, and AutoCAD systems
Ability to read mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings
Ability to troubleshoot issues and solve problems independently
Experience driving sustainable long-term improvements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office® applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay
On-the-job training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
Company
West Fraser
With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.
Founded in 1955
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.77MKey Investors
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
2023-09-22Acquired
2015-03-15Grant· $4.77M
1999-04-09IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Seraphim
President and Chief Executive Officer
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