Join Our Team as a Maintenance Mechanic!

Eastern Shore Forest Products is looking for a dependable, hands-on Maintenance Mechanic for our fast-paced firewood and mulch production facility in Frankford, DE. This person keeps production equipment and rolling stock running safely and reliably by diagnosing problems, making repairs and carrying out preventive maintenance. The right candidate communicates well, is self-motivated and organized, and can work independently or with a team to keep downtime to a minimum.

• Diagnose, repair and maintain hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, fittings and filters on firewood processors, splitters, mulch equipment and mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electrical systems, including motors, motor starters, control circuits, switches, sensors and 12/24V equipment wiring.
• Maintain and repair firewood production equipment, including processing lines, bundling and packaging systems, conveyors, belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, gearboxes and drives.
• Maintain and repair mulch production equipment, including grinders, trommel and deck screeners, mulch colorizers, stackers, conveyors and packaging equipment. This includes replacing wear parts such as grinder teeth, hammers, screens, belts and liners.
• Service and repair rolling stock such as wheel loaders, skid steers, forklifts, excavators and yard trucks, including engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, brakes, tires and attachments.
• Perform basic welding, cutting and fabrication repairs on equipment, guards, frames, buckets and attachments, including hardfacing and wear-part repair.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, inspections, fluid changes and adjustments.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and communicate status and estimated repair times to the Maintenance Manager and Facility Manager.
• Document work performed, parts used and equipment condition in work orders or maintenance logs.
• Identify recurring problems and recommend fixes, improvements or parts to keep on hand.
• Follow all safety rules, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fire prevention and PPE requirements.
• Keep the shop, tools and work areas clean and organized.
• Assist with other facility and maintenance tasks as assigned.

• Proven mechanical experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Comfortable working independently on the road and collaboratively in the shop
• 3+ years of industrial, manufacturing or heavy-equipment maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC electrical troubleshooting and use of a multimeter.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, packaging equipment or similar production machinery.
• Experience repairing mobile equipment and rolling stock.
• Basic welding skills (MIG and/or stick) and torch cutting.
• Ability to read basic hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred, not required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with horizontal or tub grinders, screeners or mulch coloring systems.
• Experience in sawmill, firewood, mulch, wood-products or other material-handling operations.
• Diesel engine experience.
• Forklift or loader certification.
• Experience using a CMMS or work-order system.
• Trade school, military or apprenticeship training in industrial maintenance, hydraulics or electrical.

• Work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, dust, noise and wet conditions.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and more with help or lifting equipment.
• Climb, kneel, crawl, bend and work at heights or in tight spaces.
• Stand and walk for long periods.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves and steel-toe boots.
• Mulch production is seasonal; heavier workloads and longer hours may be required during peak spring season.

• Be part of a tight-knit team where your ideas matter
• Work for a company that builds and fixes equipment the right way—not just the easy way

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us!

Apply now!