Maintenance Mechanical Associate - Bogalusa Paper Mill

Position Title:

Maintenance Mechanical Associate - Bogalusa Paper Mill

Pay Rate (External):

$26.93

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full Time

Physical

Location:

401 Avenue U

Bogalusa, LA 70427

The Job You Will Perform:

This new position will assist journeyman-level mechanics in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Duties for mechanics include, but are not restricted to, replacing valves & gaskets, basic welding, repacking pumps & valves, forklift operations, screwed pipe & tubing installations, cylinder repair, pump repair & replacement, repair of rotating assemblies, roll repair and replacements, motor replacements, and repair of mechanical drive systems.

Required Qualifications:

* Must be 18 years or older

* Eligible for employment in the US

* High School Diploma or GED

* One (1) year experience or year vocational/technical education in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas:
Millwright, Machinist, Lubrication, Welding, Automotive Maintenance or Pipe fitting.

* Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

* Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

* Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

* Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

* Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis.

* Wear required safety equipment

* Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associate degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines. (Millwright, Machinist, Welding or Pipe fitting)

* Relevant work experience in an industrial environment

* Strong math/physics understanding

* Millwright/Machinist background

The Skills You Will Bring:

* Team Player - Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

* Dependability - Arrive to work on time and work your scheduled shifts

* Self-Motivation - Show effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action