• Producers of highest quality veneer products as plywood, flooring, and furniture.

The Mechanical Engineer will be a valued member of our team working with the Project Engineer and Plant Manager assigned to develop and optimize equipment design then follow the design through implementation. Projects range from major building erections and equipment installations to small hardware/software installations/replacements on manufacturing systems.

• FLSA STATUS: Full-time/Exempt/Permanent
• WAGE: $65,000 - $75,000 annually (dependent on experience)
• OVER TIME: No, this is an exempt position.
• WORKWEEK: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• WEEKENDS: May be required to work some Saturdays, as needed, if planned downtimes are needed.
• PAYMENT DAYS: Weekly on Thursdays
• PAYMENT TYPE: Direct Deposit
• BREAK TIMES: 30 minute lunch and (2) 10 minute breaks, paid for.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Design and engineering of plant and equipment improvements.

● Work with the other teams (production / maintenance) to schedule and manage projects.

● Document and compile drawings and information for existing plant equipment.

● Work with the Project Engineer to design and implement new forms or systems as needed to produce new products or modify existing equipment.

● Understanding and implementing designs from technical drawings

● Understanding of industrial electrical and hydraulic systems.

● Understanding of industrial automation and electronic fundamentals.

● Be creative and problem solve where needed

● Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency in all tasks

● Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues

● Promotes the company culture, mission, vision, core values and safety of the company

Education and/or Experience

● Experience with selecting and specifying industrial equipment and components preferred

● Experience with managing projects

● Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

● Five years prior industrial manufacturing and design/installation experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

● Proficient with Solidworks preferred, AutoCAD and other CAD software experience accepted.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

● Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat

● May be exposed to moving or mechanical parts

● Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places

● Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration

● The noise level in the work environment is usually mild, however may be exposed to higher noise levels in manufacturing areas.

● Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

- Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment. Hands on engineers with mechanical experience.- We are looking for someone who doesn't mind getting dirty. In other words, they are active on the plant floor, not just working at or behind a desk.

- We also would like them to have experience managing projects, as well as selecting and specifying industrial equipment and components.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Yes, selected applicant must provide a Carta de

No Antecedentes Penales from the Mexican government.

DRUG TEST: Yes

DRUG TEST: Must pass through a DT cooedinated by the recruitment company before departure from the place of recruitment. This position does NOT allow for the individual to consume cannabis. He or she will be in a safety sensitive position.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: Highly proficient in speaking English and in reading it. Will be required to communicate with staff in English who do not speak Spanish.

DRIVERS LICENSE: Yes, they will need own transportation as it is not provided.

TYPE OF UNIVERSITY DEGREE DESIRED: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL

COMPANY UNIFORMS: Not provided

SAFETY APPAREL: Provided Work shoe reimbursement of up to $100 annually.

FLIGHT/TRANSPORTATION

PAID FLIGHT TO BUSINESS LOCATION: Once the TN Visa is approved and the offer of employment is accepted, we will pay upfront the cost of the airplane ticket to the place of employment or if driving, hotel accommodations and then deduct it from your pay spread out over the first 8 pay checks

AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama

JOB INCENTIVES

WORKER COMPENSATION INSURANCE?: Yes

401K?: YES, full-time employee are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Auto enrollment of 6% will occur in defaulted funs unless the employee chooses to opto ut or enroll at a different level. The Company Will match 50% of your contribution up to 6% of your compensation for a máximum match of 3%.

HEALTHCARE INSURANCE?: The employee is eligible to participate in the company's health insurance coverage first of the month following the date of hire. We do not offer free health care. See attached benefit and current employee contribution amounts for your review. Note that the Geo Blue plan includes dental and vision coverage. The company pays 86% of the health insurance premium cost while the employee pays 14%. Our benefit year is November 1st – October 31st. Health insurance offerings are subject to change at Open Enrollment each year.

PAID HOLIDAYS: Immediately eligible for paid holidays. Paid holidays are New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Floating Holiday.

PTO: Full-time employees are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at an accrual rate of straight time, regular hours per pay period up to your anual total of 10 days per our normal company accrual and usage policy outlined in the Employee Handbook.

JOB PROMOTION: Yes, anual reviews given in the spring each year.

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORKSITE: Not provided, must secure transportation to and from place of employment.

HOUSING

HOUSING OPTION: Employer secures housing for 3 months and then worker has to secure own housing.

HOUSING TYPE: Employer provided housing for up to 3 months then worker is to secure own housing. Type of rental to be determined.

INDIVIDUAL OR SHARED ROOMS: Type of rental to be determined

RENT PER PERSON: Employee pays the rent after 3 months.

HOW LONG IS HOUSING PROVIDED? Employer provided housing for up to 3 months then worker is to secure own housing.