Precision Maintenance Tech

Join Our Team as an Precision Maintenance Tech – Magnolia, MS

Are you a highly skilled Precision Maintenance Tech who would welcome an opportunity to be home everyday while earning top wages?  Weyerhaeuser’s Wood Products manufacturing facility in Magnolia, MS is seeking top-tier talent to help maintain and optimize our high-tech equipment and operations. If you’re driven, experienced, and ready to contribute from day one, we want to hear from you.

Pay Rate: $46.00 per hour

This role offers a $1,000.00 hiring bonus!

The first $500.00 installment will be paid after 90 days of successful employment with Weyerhaeuser, and another $500.00 installment at 6 months.

At Weyerhaeuser, our people are our greatest asset. For over a century, their expertise and innovation have made us a global leader in wood products manufacturing. We offer stable employment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and real opportunities for growth.

We are looking for individuals with advanced skills in machinery installation, alignment, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This level builds on foundational competencies and requires mastery of precision measurement, complex alignment techniques, and advanced mechanical systems.

Education & Training

•        High School Diploma or GED is required.

•        NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM) level 3 certification or equivalent training or equivalent experience in precision measuring, complex mechanical component installation, and alignment procedures.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

•        Blueprint & schematic reading for complex industrial equipment.

•        Precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, laser alignment systems).

•        Advanced alignment techniques (prealignment, shim fabrication, dial indicator alignment).

•        Fabrication & repair of machine parts, including welding, grinding, and turning.

•        Hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems knowledge (pumps, compressors, couplings, bearings, seals).

•        Vibration analysis and troubleshooting of rotating equipment.

•        Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial conveyors.       

•        Rigging & hoisting for heavy machinery installation and maintenance.

Experience

•        Experience with precision alignment and preventive maintenance of large-scale machinery.

•        Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their repair.

•        Industrial machinist experience and/or precision mechanical rebuild experience.

Soft Skills

•        Attention to detail and accuracy in measurements and assembly.

•        Problem-solving and troubleshooting of complex mechanical issues.

•        Time management and ability to work independently or in teams.

•        Communication skills for safety and technical coordination.

•        Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or on-call.

Certifications & Compliance

•        Knowledge of MSHA or other industry-specific regulations if applicable.

•        Ability to follow and enforce safety and quality procedures.

Summary

Precision Millwrights must combine advanced technical expertise in machinery alignment, fabrication, and system maintenance with strong safety and organizational skills. They are expected to operate at the highest precision in industrial settings, ensuring machinery performance, safety, and efficiency.  Prior experience in power plants, heavy manufacturing, or large-scale industrial facilities is required. 

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.