General information

Location

Anniston  

Reference

2024-12427  

Position description

Job title

OSB Maintenance Lead

Contract type

Full-time

About us

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment and systems
• Read and interpret equipment manuals
• Assist in construction and repair projects requiring basic level of carpentry, masonry, and plumbing knowledge
• Adjust machinery as needed to ensure production of a quality product
• Assist in installation of all new equipment, components, and systems according to plans and specifications
• Assist in start-up and shut-down of equipment as needed
• Work closely with machine operators and maintenance electricians to ensure work is conducted in a safe manner
• Work closely with management to identify and correct potential electrical and mechanical safety hazards
• Report all identified safety hazards to the appropriate member of management
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures as scheduled or directed
• Ensure all safety guarding and protection devices are in place prior to reenergizing equipment.
• Maintain record of work performed in accordance with maintenance and repair system
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain record of work performed in accordance with PDM and maintenance and repair system
• Adjust or assist in adjusting machinery as needed to ensure production of a quality product
• Perform or assist in preventive maintenance procedures as scheduled in the PDM system or as directed
• Gain a full understanding of the PDM system
• Conduct frequent walk-through's of the plant to detect faulty operations and defective equipment and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Advise or assist in ordering parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of the plant, work area, and equipment
• Assist in construction and repair projects requiring basic level of carpentry, masonry, and plumbing knowledge
• Assist in installation of all new equipment, components, and systems according to plans and specifications
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft office suite of products
• Bachelor's degree in a wood products discipline or a high school degree with equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent listening skills
• Excellent math skills
• Complex problem solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of all Particle Board manufacturing methods and equipment
• Thorough knowledge of product quality standards and end uses
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have the qualities of stress tolerance, persistence, self control, integrity and flexibility
• Strong leadership and motivational skills

What we offer

What we offer:
As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

WHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.