Job description
Four Generations of Experience
Job Posting: Trailer Mechanic
Date Posted: 03/23/2023
Location: Jessup, MD
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Trailer Mechanic
American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the Trailer Mechanic role in our Jessup, MD facility.
JOB SUMMARY
The Trailer Mechanic will operate in a safe and efficient manner while troubleshooting and repairing 48’ and 53’ trailers. Primary duties include:
- Adjusting and performing preventative maintenance on trailers
- Repairing trailers, including welding, cutting, brakes, tires, and other required maintenance of trailers
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up, adjust, perform preventative maintenance, repair, and maintain trailers
- Oil and grease equipment
- Analyze mechanical and operational problems and make necessary corrections
- Repair, replace, or maintain the following, but not limited to: tires, brakes, airbags, and air lines
- Test equipment regularly to verify correct operations
- Diagnose and repair trailers
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
1 year
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing, general labor, or packaging goods
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to perform certified DOT inspections (Preferred)
- Ability to work independently
- Physical capability to frequently lift, climb, stand, walk, crouch, squat, bend, and kneel (Required)
COMPENSATION
$20.00-$24.00 per hour
BENEFITS
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
SCHEDULE
- Monday – Friday
- Day Shift
- Overtime
WORK SETTING
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Warehouse
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jessup, MD: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
For consideration…
Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment._ We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com_. AWF is an EEO employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jessup, MD 20794: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
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