Maintenance Mechanic- Manufacturing

Position Title

Maintenance Mechanic
- Heavy Manufacturing

$37.25/hr opportunity to earn $48/hr+

Cedar River Mill
4600 C St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Hourly Full-Time (2 positions, 1 Days and 1 Shift)

• Days (6am-4:00pm – Monday-Thursday/Tuesday-Friday rotating 4‑day weekends off)
• 12‑Hour Rotating Shifts. A 28‑day cycle looks like:
  • 4 Day Shifts (4:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)—7 days off
  • 4 Night Shifts (4:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)—3 days off
  • 3 Day Shifts (4:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)—1 day off
  • 3 Night Shifts (4:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)—3 days off

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• At least three (3) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces with proper safety training and protection)
  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands‑on assessment of skills
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job‑related health assessment 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

• Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
• At least five (5) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment

This position will work alongside mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands‑on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.

• Install machine and equipment according to layout plan, blueprints and other drawings
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment
• Install machinery, new and existing equipment
• Repair and lubricate machine and equipment
• Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines
• Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
• Fabricate structural materials as needed
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction

• Fit and assemble part to fabricate or repair to maintain industrial machines
• Understanding blueprints and field drawings and machine parts
• Utilize machine measuring equipment
• Repair, reproduce or rebuild various parts
• Fabricate machine parts
• Perform aligning of machines and field machining
• Operate cranes, tow motors and forklifts

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, selecting the appropriate welding processes and materials, operating welding equipment safely
• Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick Welding), ensuring proper joint preparation, and maintain weld quality and integrity
• Perform field measurements and installations as needed
• Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to layout plan, blueprints and other drawings
• Operate overhead cranes, tow motors and forklifts
• Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Perform welding or brazing as needed
• Perform field measurements and installations as needed
• Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to layout plan, blueprints and other drawings
• Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a…