Louws Truss is a family-owned company serving the Pacific Northwest since 1952, Over 3 generations and 70 years Louws Truss has been committed to providing the highest quality products to our customers. We are a leader in truss design and manufacturing technology. Louws Truss is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join the team at our Burlington location. Candidates must possess the desire and ability to maintain heavy duty automated machinery in a production environment. The role is to ensure successful maintenance and repair of the machinery and supporting engineering projects. This position will be working M-F 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. during training, with a possibility of a flexible schedule to support production needs and special projects. Ideal candidate will be flexible with their schedule. Wage for this position is D.O.E. with increase upon a successful 90-day review. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (with company match, paid holidays & paid time off.
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance as needed, to include the safe use of tools and equipment, training employees on proper procedures, techniques, and safety precautions
Schedules and coordinates preventative and predictive maintenance and mechanical tasks as identified
Operates manual and computerized work order systems, documenting work activities, backlog, and necessary records for plant operation
Provide facility maintenance as needed
Participates in process improvement in the department and other areas of the plant
Participates in maintenance and production meetings providing feedback and status on activities
Participates in the design and retrofit of equipment and coming up with engineered solutions.
Experience and Qualifications Required
Technical knowledge of maintenance and repair
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of steel and aluminum specifications
Equipment and automation
Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
Able to work in a team environment, communicate effectively with others
Minor machining, pneumatics, mechanical, hydraulics, conveyors, electrical distribution systems
Problem Solving
Fabrication experience such as welding, machining, grinding, and custom builds
Must be willing and able to travel to other facilities as needed.
7 Years of Related Experience
Forklift Certification
Working knowledge of wood cutting equipment, saws, wood product assembly, automation, and other machinery used in plant operations
Lean Manufacturing implementation, total productive maintenance systems, asset preservation, and process improvement
Predictive Maintenance Modeling and Asset Preservation
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Be Able to Work in a Dusty Loud Environment
Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft
Frequently required to stand, walk, push, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch, climbing, ladders
May work outdoors during Winter and Summer months
If Louws Truss sounds like a good fit for you, submit your resume (with work history), stop by our Burlington office and fill out an application or apply via our website: https://www.louwstruss.com/employment.html *Only qualified candidates will be contacted Our address is: 1010 South Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233 Our office hours are 7:30am -5pm