Maintenance Technician - Night Shift at Columbia Forest Group in Chatham, Virginia

Job Description:

Candidate will safely performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all equipment with the ability to troubleshoot all plant equipment with little downtime.


Associates degree plus 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Must possess a background in general maintenance with 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. Proficient with PLC's. 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.