Maintenance Technician

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (7AM- 3PM, 3PM-11PM, 11PM-7AM)

Weekends and overtime as required.

Putnam Container

175 Park Road

Putnam, CT 06260

• Following all safety rules, policies and practices
• Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components and observing operations to determine proper functions
• Performing emergency/breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
• Ability to use multi-meter(s) to test electrical circuits, components, etc. using DC or AC voltage
• Ability to read and understand electrical block diagrams and wiring schematics
• Ability to exchange motors, gearboxes, sheaves, sprockets, belts, chains, etc. with proper alignment upon assembly
• Fully understand functions of limit and proximity switches and their effects to PLCs
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drive systems to determine cause of faults or failures
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems controlled by switches or PLCs
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems from solenoids, switches, valves, etc.
• Knowledge with conveyor system and their operations
• Familiar with a diverse range of hand tools and their operations such as grinders, drills, reciprocating saws, etc.
• Self-motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned responsibilities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in respect to the "5-S Program"
• Ability to openly communicate
• Ability to effectively work with internal customers in the facility to maintain a strong working relationship between production employees and maintenance employees

• Technical experience and reliability

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement),and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.