Service Shop Journey

At SWISS KRONO, our people are the driving force behind our success. With nearly 5,000 employees worldwide, we are powered by individuals who bring passion, ideas and commitment to work every day. We are proud of our motivated, loyal and high performing workforce—and they are proud to be part of a global leader in the wood-based products industry.

Position Summary:

The Journey Service Shop person will service, repair, and maintain a wide variety of the facility’s rolling stock and power equipment.

Position Duties:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.

• Perform service, repair, and maintenance on rolling stock and power equipment (diesel, gas, propane, and electric), including the fabrication of parts and the assembly of machinery.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control system failures on mobile equipment and rolling stock.

• Utilize the maintenance management system to track the completion of rolling stock inspections and services and to manage the maintenance workorder process.

• Manage spare part inventories.

• Promptly advise management of extraordinary expenditures that may be required and of issues related to key areas of responsibility.

• Complete necessary courses to maintain required certifications, examples of which are liquid propane gas, aerial lift, mobile crane, and articulated boom lift safety trainings. May require travel.

• Clean and maintain working area and equipment while complying with environmental rules and regulations when disposing waste.

• Propose new ideas to reduce maintenance costs and/or increase equipment reliability.

• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.

• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

• If lead status is awarded, the individual will act as a functional expert and serve as a point of contact in the area of responsibility; assist the supervisor with daily reports and crew member assignments; and provide training. Additionally, based on the needs of the department/supervisor, leads may be required to maintain inventory levels and coordinate work with vendors and contractors.

Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Minimum of three (3) years of combined schooling and work experience in heavy mobile equipment maintenance.

• Automative Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.

• Liquid Propane Gas certification preferred.

• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic control systems.

• The individual’s additional certifications must remain valid to maintain tier status.

• Possess a basic understanding of welding, cutting, and fitting; troubleshooting equipment and systems (including pneumatic and hydraulic); maintaining components; operating machinery; and properly using tools related to the trade preferred.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), email, and other software applications.

• Ability to provide own tools to perform service shop activities.

• Ability to maintain insurability under company vehicle insurance requirements.

• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable weather and temperatures. 

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Positions may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, and foot protection.

EEO: Swiss Krono USA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.