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06/23/2023

Employment

Production Specialist 

Woodex Bearing Co., Inc. is a growing, employee owned, company with a long history of stability and security. The company has not reduced its staff in over 30 years and has a stellar reputation for excellence in machining, engineering, and customer care. Within our company there are two divisions. The Woodex division manufactures wood bearings for screw conveyors, farm equipment, and more. The MECO division engineers and fabricates custom shaft seals for various types of bulk material processing equipment. We are a small company with a big presence in our worldwide markets. Join us and add your qualities as an employee owner to a thriving Maine company that cares about its employees.

 

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Production Specialist employee to work in several support positions in the shop, including but not limited to plastic prep, rubber prep, crate building, metal and plastic lapping . Looking for someone with mechanical ability with the desire to learn new skills. Once trained, the individual will learn to run some simple manual machines, with the potential to advance to the role of machine operator. 

Qualifications: 

  • A strong work ethic
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • The ability to follow instructions
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Prior machine or wood shop experience is a plus, but not required for this position
  • The desire to learn and a commitment to safety
  • Ability to sit/stand/walk for 8-to-10-hour shift & lift up to 35 pounds

Compensation & Benefits:

The wage range for this position is commensurate to your experience. We offer an excellent benefits program, which includes health insurance, HSA (Health Savings Account) contributions, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, a 401(k) Savings program with match and an auxiliary retirement plan in the form of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). We offer a $500 hiring bonus to celebrate your first 90 days at Woodex.

Please email resume and cover letter to Karen Hanson at karenh@woodex-meco.com