Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at Boise Cascade Company in Elgin, Oregon

Job Description:

Boise Cascade is seeking qualified candidates to join our maintenance team.

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a look at what’s included:

• Medical + Prescription Drug


• Dental + Vision


• 401(k) Retirement Savings

Responsibilities: Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and systems following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, welding equipment, measuring, and testing equipment: Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints using precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, and grease gun. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Support company/region policies in regard to housekeeping & safety.

Basic Qualifications: Job requires millwright skills, including but not limited to:

1. A knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics


2. Proficient skills pertaining to welding and fitting


3. A basic knowledge of electrical systems

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Maintenance