Mechanical Technician

Overview

Mechanical Technician: Master the Controls of a State-of-the-Art Paper Mill!

Join our dynamic Maintenance Team as a Mechanical Technician, providing essential reliability-centered maintenance support to our paper machine operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance work system, working a rotating 24/7 shift schedule that includes both day and shift assignments. All Mechanical Technicians are expected to experience both day and shift roles over time. You will report directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent.

• Health & Wellness:
  Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Healthy Lifestyles Program/Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracking, Gym Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability.
• Financial Security: 401K Plan with Company Match, Mill Incentive Program (up to 80% of one month’s base salary, paid quarterly), Supplemental Life Insurance Plans, Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans, Income Protection Plans.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Child Bearing & Parental Leave, Legal and Travel Assistance Plans, EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans, Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans.

Mechanical Technicians are Salaried Non-Exempt, qualifying for overtime beyond 40 hours per week.

• Base: $60,000 salary per year
• Level 1: $62,500.00 base salary per year
• Level 2: $65,000.00 base salary per year
• Level 3: $67,500.00 base salary per year

With built-in overtime and incentive potential, you have the opportunity to earn $90,000.00+ annually.

As a Mechanical Technician, your primary responsibility is to ensure the optimal reliability and uptime of our processes through preventive maintenance. You will be instrumental in:

• Troubleshooting & Repair:
  Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in process equipment, including pumps, transmissions, and other components.
• Equipment Operation:
  Safely operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Applying safe working practices, understanding preventive and first-line maintenance principles, and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and literature.
• Mechanical Expertise:
  • Diagnosing mechanical faults and planning effective solutions.
  • Understanding power transmission systems, including the removal, refitting, installation, and alignment of shafts, belts, chains, and couplings.
  • Correctly removing and refitting various bearing types, identifying applications, and recognizing defects.
  • Recognizing stripped threads and utilizing thread repair equipment.
  • Manufacturing gaskets, removing, and replacing seals and gland packing.
  • Understanding the operation of various gearboxes (helical, spur, and worm-wheel).
  • Dismantling and replacing drive belts.
  • Identifying conveyor systems and their components, including troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and tracking of conveyor belts.
• Welding & Pipe fitting:
  Employing appropriate welding processes (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and performing pipe fitting duties as needed.
• Documentation:
  Reading orders and preparing legible and accurate reports.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  Performing other tasks as assigned by Mill Management.

• Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution).
• Computer/Data entry skills.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Pulp/Paper or Chemical Engineering.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, P&IDs, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Ability to apply concepts of high school math.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry…