Beasley Forest Products - GA - DAY SHIFT DIESEL MECHANIC

Beasley Forest Products

Division: Beasley Forest Products

Job Title:  Diesel Mechanic

Shift: Day Shift

Background: Are you ready to dive into the heart of the forest industry? Join our team at Beasley Forest Products and be part of a company that's committed to sustainable logging practices, innovation, and excellence.

Beasley Forest Products (BFP) began from humble beginnings with a two-employee logging operation and has since evolved into a global leader in the forest products industry. With diverse product offerings we service both domestic and internationally clients.

We look forward to receiving your application and finding the perfect candidate to join our team!

Position Summary:  Beasley Forest Products is a leading company in the manufacturing and distribution of forest products. Our mission is to provide high-quality products while minimizing our environmental impact. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanic I (Rolling Stock) to join our team. This job requires the mechanic to diagnose and repair mechanical issues, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic problems, on all of our rolling stock.  This includes forklifts, backhoes, front end loaders, terex’s, and skid steers at the sawmill. 

Primary Duties:

• Repair brakes, hydraulics, and electrical problems on the rolling stock.
• Perform motor repairs on the rolling stock.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the rolling stock as instructed by the manufacturer.
• Perform oil changes and transmission repairs as needed on the rolling stock.
• Repair, service operate, and inspect the machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects or other repairs that need to be performed.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure that they are working properly.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Grasp understanding of operating manuals, troubleshooting guides and wiring schematics.
• Inspect parts for damaged or excessive wear.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace sub-assemblies, such as transmissions and engines.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly, to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Adjust and maintain machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Must possess the ability to be focused on observing proper operating procedures, and safety practices.

Secondary Duties:

• Must perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Must have the ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Must research, order, and maintain parts for services and repairs.
• Schedule maintenance for all rolling stock machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
• Must be familiar with OSHA regulations regarding all of the rolling stock equipment.
• Must possess the ability to carry heavy objects, stoop, bend, climb, kneel or crawl to transfer certain materials that cannot be transferred with power equipment.

Required Skills:

• Minimum education:  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a tech school mechanics program.
• Must have two to four years hands on mechanic experience.
• Must have their own set of tools.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and written skills.
• Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures dependent on the weather.
• Must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals, and/or loud noises.
• Must always wear PPE.
• It is imperative that you are careful about details and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• It is essential to be willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Ensuring that you are analyzing information effectively and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Must be persistent in the face of obstacles.
• Must be able to develope one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending