J3 Mechanic

Position Title Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Level 3 (J3) – New Bern, NCPay Rate

$45.35/hr.

$45.35/hr.

Hourly Full-Time

• Days (7am – 3pm Monday – Friday)

This position will work alongside journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Manufacturing Training program allows you to earn while you learn through hands‑on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.

• Install machine and equipment according to lay-out 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, lime kiln
• Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
• Fabricate structural materials as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Fit and assemble part to fabricate or repair to maintain industrial machines
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction
• Understanding blueprints and field drawings and machine parts
• Utilize machine measuring equipment
• Repair, reproduce or rebuild various parts
• Understand different materials and their machining properties
• Fabricate machine parts
• Perform aligning of machines and field machining
• Operate cranes, tow motors and forklifts
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 welding and burning as needed
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings
• Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed
• Conduct pressure testing to ensure integrity
• Understand specifications and regulations related to plumbing and piping system
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• At least three (5) 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 safety 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
  • Wo…