Maintenance Technician/Welder - Full-time

divdivh1 data-start="101" data-end="141" id="isPasted"strong data-start="103" data-end="139"Maintenance Technician/strong/h1p data-start="142" data-end="357"strong data-start="145" data-end="158"Location:/strong Gibsland, Louisianabr data-start="176" data-end="179"strong data-start="181" data-end="194"Schedule:/strong M-F, 1st Shift hoursbr data-start="274" data-end="277"strong data-start="280" data-end="297"Starting Pay:/strongnbsp;$24.12 per hour, with room for growth based on experience/ph2 data-start="359" data-end="404"strong data-start="362" data-end="402"Join Our Team at Bell Lumber amp; Pole!/strong/h2p data-start="405" data-end="760"Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping machinery running smoothly? Bell Lumber amp; Pole is looking for astrong data-start="530" data-end="566"nbsp;Maintenance Technician/strong to ensure our equipment, yard, and facility operate safely and efficiently. If you have experience with mechanical repairs, welding, and troubleshooting equipment, wersquo;d love to hear from you!/ph2 data-start="762" data-end="786"strong data-start="765" data-end="784"What Yoursquo;ll Do:/strong/h2ul data-start="787" data-end="1353"li data-start="787" data-end="920"p data-start="789" data-end="920"Perform strong data-start="797" data-end="837"preventative maintenance and repairs/strong on strongdieselnbsp;/strongmobile equipment, peeling yard machinery, kilns, yard tools, and facility systems./p/lili data-start="921" data-end="1000"p data-start="923" data-end="1000"Diagnose and troubleshoot strong data-start="949" data-end="990"mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/strong issues./p/lili data-start="1001" data-end="1085"p data-start="1003" data-end="1085"Conduct strong data-start="1011" data-end="1036"equipment inspections/strong and report any potential issues to management./p/lili data-start="1086" data-end="1176"p data-start="1088" data-end="1176"Maintain strong data-start="1097" data-end="1117"detailed records/strong of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory./p/lili data-start="1177" data-end="1259"p data-start="1179" data-end="1259"Ensure strong data-start="1186" data-end="1226"compliance with OSHA safety policies/strong and company safety procedures./p/lili data-start="1260" data-end="1353"p data-start="1262" data-end="1353"Respond promptly to strong data-start="1282" data-end="1313"emergency maintenance needs/strong and assist in larger repair projects./p/li/ulh2 data-start="1355" data-end="1378"strong data-start="1358" data-end="1376"What You Need:/strong/h2ul data-start="1379" data-end="1998"li data-start="1379" data-end="1469"p data-start="1381" data-end="1469"strong data-start="1381" data-end="1418"High school diploma or equivalent/strong (technical training or certification preferred)./p/lili data-start="1379" data-end="1469"p data-start="1381" data-end="1469"Minimum five years of experience as a strongcertified weldernbsp;/strongrequired/p/lili data-start="1470" data-end="1572"p data-start="1472" data-end="1572"strong data-start="1472" data-end="1510"2+ years of maintenance experience/strong, including welding, mechanical repairs, or electrical work./p/lili data-start="1573" data-end="1681"p data-start="1575" data-end="1681"Experience with strong data-start="1591" data-end="1668"mobile equipment, automotive, agricultural, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing/strong is a plus./p/lili data-start="1682" data-end="1753"p data-start="1684" data-end="1753"Strong strong data-start="1691" data-end="1743"troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostic/strong skills./p/lili data-start="1754" data-end="1850"p data-start="1756" data-end="1850"Ability to strong data-start="1767" data-end="1847"operate hand and power tools, read blueprints, and follow safety regulations/strong./p/lili data-start="1851" data-end="1920"p data-start="1853" data-end="1920"Must be able to strong data-start="1869" data-end="1917"work independently and in a team environment/strong./p/lili data-start="1921" data-end="1998"p data-start="1923" data-end="1998"A strong data-start="1925" data-end="1979"valid driverrsquo;s license and reliable transportation/strong may be required./p/li/ulpbr/ph2 data-start="2000" data-end="2032"strong data-start="2003" data-end="2030"Why Bell Lumber amp; Pole?/strong/h2p data-start="2033" data-end="2276"For over strong data-start="2042" data-end="2055"115 years/strong, Bell Lumber amp; Pole has been a leader in sustainable, high-quality wood products for utility and telecom companies. We are committed to strong data-start="2192" data-end="2234"radically loving and influencing lives/strongmdash;both inside and outside of our company./ph2 data-start="2278" data-end="2305"strong data-start="2281" data-end="2303"Benefits We Offer:/strong/h2ulli data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2308" data-end="2348"Health, dental, and vision insurance/strong (HRA amp; FSA options)/lili data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2373" data-end="2402"401(k) with company match/strong/lili data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2407" data-end="2449"Short amp; long-term disability insurance/strong/lili data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2454" data-end="2488"Paid holidays and generous PTO/strong/lili data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2493" data-end="2511"Life insurance/strong/lili data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2516" data-end="2558"Professional development opportunities/strong/lili data-start="2306" data-end="2608"strong data-start="2563" data-end="2606"Employee assistance amp; hardship programs/strong/li/ulh2 data-start="2610" data-end="2639"strong data-start="2613" data-end="2637"Join Our Team Today!/strong/h2p data-start="2640" data-end="2785"Be part of a company that values hard work, safety, and community. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Bell Lumber amp; Pole!/pdivlink href="https://static.workforcenow.adp.com/mas/mdf-components/24.2.27/styles/froala_style.min.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"divdivdivh3 data-start="119" data-end="161"br/h3h3 data-start="119" data-end="161"brFull job description below:brbr/h3hr data-start="372" data-end="375"h3 data-start="377" data-end="398"strong data-start="381" data-end="396"Job Purpose/strong/h3p data-start="400" data-end="796"The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the functionality of all equipment and machinery in the plant, yard, and office facility while complying with OSHA safety policies and local codes. This includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and both regular and emergency repairs on mobile equipment, treating plant equipment, yard machinery, and power tools./phr data-start="798" data-end="801"h3 data-start="803" data-end="833"strong data-start="807" data-end="831"Essential Job Duties/strong/h3ul data-start="835" data-end="1469"li id="isPasted"Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a range of vehicles and equipment./liliConduct diagnostic tests to identify issues and determine necessary repairs on diesel engines./liliPerform routine maintenance tasks on machines to prevent breakdowns and optimize performance./liliShow excellence in diverse maintenance fields, including welding (especially stick), electrical, automotive, mechanical, carpentry, diesel and engine mechanics, and automation./liliExecute a wide range of maintenance tasks, encompassing welding, electrical work, HVAC systems, automotive and carpentry, demonstrating expertise in these areas./liliIndependently address and troubleshoot complex repairs, including identifying and resolving issues, diagnosing faults, and recommending improvements./lili id="isPasted"Lead equipment inspections, identifying and documenting issues, and coordinating with senior technicians or management to implement corrective actions./liliEnsure strict adherence to safety regulations, identifying and promptly resolving safety hazards, and implementing proactive safety measures./liliMaintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory, providing data for performance analysis and cost control./liliCollaborate with others on major maintenance projects, installations, and renovations./liliSpearhead preventive maintenance programs, utilizing your expertise to optimize equipment performance, extend longevity, and reduce downtime./liliTroubleshoot and diagnose maintenance issues to determine the best course of action for repair./liliBe available for on-call duties and respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests as needed./li/ulhr data-start="1471" data-end="1474"h3 data-start="1476" data-end="1504"strong data-start="1480" data-end="1502"Job Qualifications/strong/h3p data-start="1506" data-end="1522"strong data-start="1506" data-end="1520"Education:/strong/pul data-start="1523" data-end="1609"li data-start="1523" data-end="1609"p data-start="1525" data-end="1609"High school diploma or equivalent (technical training or certification preferred)./p/li/ulp data-start="1611" data-end="1628"strong data-start="1611" data-end="1626"Experience:/strong/pul data-start="1629" data-end="1920"li id="isPasted"Diesel mechanical expertise preferred./liliASE certification preferred./liliHigh school diploma or equivalent, with additional technical training or certification preferred./liliSubstantial prior experience in general maintenance or a related field. Proficiency in heavy mobile equipment, automotive, agricultural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, and carpentry techniques./liliExpertise in maintaining heavy mobile equipment, automotive, agricultural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, advanced carpentry, and automation technologies./liliExpertise in operating a wide array of hand and power tools./liliExceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and adaptability./liliStrong communication skills and a team-oriented approach./liliWillingness to continually learn and stay updated on emerging maintenance technologies and practices./liliA valid driver#39;s license and dependable transportation may be required./li/ulhr data-start="1922" data-end="1925"h3 data-start="1927" data-end="1960"strong data-start="1931" data-end="1958"Skills and Competencies/strong/h3ul data-start="1962" data-end="2606"li data-start="1962" data-end="2029"p data-start="1964" data-end="2029"Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills./p/lili data-start="2030" data-end="2110"p data-start="2032" data-end="2110"Proficiency in operating PCs, office equipment, hand tools, and power tools./p/lili data-start="2111" data-end="2194"p data-start="2113" data-end="2194"Ability to safely ascend/descend ladders, walk, and stand for extended periods./p/lili data-start="2195" data-end="2261"p data-start="2197" data-end="2261"Must be fluent in English with excellent communication skills./p/lili data-start="2262" data-end="2322"p data-start="2264" data-end="2322"Ability to work independently and in a team environment./p/lili data-start="2323" data-end="2384"p data-start="2325" data-end="2384"Knowledge of MSDS sheets for required chemical compounds./p/lili data-start="2385" data-end="2451"p data-start="2387" data-end="2451"Ability to properly use and maintain PPE and safety equipment./p/lili data-start="2452" data-end="2532"p data-start="2454" data-end="2532"Above-average welding skills as determined by Bell Lumber amp; Pole Management./p/lili data-start="2533" data-end="2606"p data-start="2535" data-end="2606"A valid driverrsquo;s license and reliable transportation may be required./p/li/ulhr data-start="2608" data-end="2611"h3 data-start="2613" data-end="2656"strong data-start="2617" data-end="2654"Hazardous Waste Management Duties/strong/h3p data-start="2658" data-end="2950"If assigned to hazardous waste-related tasks, employees must complete Bell Lumber amp; Polersquo;s Hazardous Waste Management Training and sign the team addendum outlining specific duties and policies. Employees without this training are not authorized to perform hazardous waste management duties./phr data-start="2952" data-end="2955"h3 data-start="2957" data-end="3002"strong data-start="2961" data-end="3000"Work Environment amp; Physical Demands/strong/h3ul data-start="3004" data-end="3310"li data-start="3004" data-end="3082"p data-start="3006" data-end="3082"Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, sit, talk, hear, and use hands./p/lili data-start="3083" data-end="3142"p data-start="3085" data-end="3142"Regularly lift/move 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50+ lbs./p/lili data-start="3143" data-end="3253"p data-start="3145" data-end="3253"Work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, precipitation, fumes, noise, and chemicals./p/lili data-start="3254" data-end="3310"p data-start="3256" data-end="3310"Overtime may be required, including overnight stays./p/li/uldivp style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(77, 72, 69); font-family: halcom, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"br/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivhrp style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(77, 72, 69); font-family: halcom, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5em; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"br/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;'strongspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'BELL LUMBER amp; POLE COMPANY/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber amp; Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence.nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'Our mission strongTO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES/strong is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve.nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'strongspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'strongspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER nbsp;/span/strong/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'Bell Lumber amp; Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, equal opportunities, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time./span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/span/pp style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;'emspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'Bell is committed to working with and providing /span/emspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call strong651-203-2719nbsp;/strongor send an e-mail tonbsp;/spana href="mailto:HRTeam@blpole.com" target="_blank"span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'HRTeam@blpole.com/span/aspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'nbsp;/spanspan style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;'and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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