Lead Mobile Mechanic

Job Title: Lead Mobile Mechanic

Location: Vicksburg Forest Products

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA:  Hourly

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading a team of mobile mechanics and directing the workflow to ensure the safety and productivity of all mill’s mobile equipment.

Responsibilities: 

• Diagnoses mechanical problems and performs repairs and maintenance on mill mobile equipment.  Reviews and completes repairs identified on pre-shift inspections.
• Prepares and reviews all work orders to ensure that labor, materials and parts are properly charged, and work is completed according to established guidelines.
• Helps to evaluate mechanics performance and identify training opportunities
• Identify equipment and parts needs and procures parts, within assigned spending limits, necessary to complete repairs.
• Utilizes CMMS system to place requisitions and track work orders

• Respond to on-site service calls and provide mobile mechanical services to ensure equipment is running at optimal performance.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for all mobile and stationary equipment to reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns.
• Ensures high standards of workmanship and safety are maintained across all repair and maintenance tasks.
• Manage parts inventory and equipment, ensuring necessary tools and replacement parts are readily available for all maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with company safety standards, industry regulations, and local laws. Promote a culture of safety and maintain a safe work environment.
• Work closely with the production team and other departments to coordinate maintenance schedules and minimize disruption to operations.
• Keep detailed records of repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment status to provide insights into equipment performance and future maintenance needs.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to all mobile equipment
• Knowledge of fuel systems
• At least 2 years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance experience
• Must meet mill company requirements to safely operate mobile equipment
• Demonstrated experience in a lead role
• Relevant certifications (e.g., automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial mechanic certification) are preferred.
• Proven experience leading a team, including training, motivating, and providing technical guidance.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to think quickly and solve complex mechanical issues. Ability to lift heavy tools and parts, work in a variety of weather conditions, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Preferred Attributes:

• Previous experience in sawmill equipment repair.
• Strong understanding of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and automated machinery.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with various teams and departments.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment