Maintenance Mechanical Associate - Bogalusa Paper Mill

** Job Description*
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* Position Title:

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* 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.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + 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)

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + 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

** About Us*
* ** The Benefits You Will Enjoy:*
* International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

** The Career You Will Build:*
* Leadership training, promotional opportunities

** The Impact You Will Make:*
* We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.

** The Culture You Will

Experience:

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* International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

** The Company You Will Join:*
* International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.

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