Junior Maintenance Technician

Junior Maintenance Technician:
Build Your Career in Industrial Maintenance!

Are you ready to jumpstart your career in industrial maintenance with hands‑on training and incredible growth potential? Do you have a passion for understanding how things work, troubleshooting complex systems, and keeping state‑of‑the‑art equipment running smoothly? We’re seeking motivated and mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as a Junior Maintenance Technician
! This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a dynamic industrial environment. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians, learning to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. If you’re eager to learn, safety‑conscious, and ready to contribute to a high‑performing team, this role is for you!

• Electrical Systems:
  Troubleshooting, repairing, and wiring 120V and 3‑phase 460V AC circuits, 24V DC control circuits, and installing distribution systems up to 460V.
• Motor & Control Expertise:
  Wiring single‑phase, 3‑phase 460V, and 3‑phase 4160V motors according to NEC/OSHA codes, and troubleshooting/installing coils, contractors, relays, and brakes.
• Advanced Equipment:
  Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on process equipment, plant lighting, electrical circuits, motors, starters, MCCs, PLCs, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, and overhead cranes.
• Instrumentation & Controls:
  Understanding and repairing guiding systems, troubleshooting control valves and transmitters, and gaining a solid grasp of pneumatic controls (controllers, actuators, positioners).
• System Knowledge:
  Interpreting P&, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring drawings/diagrams. You’ll learn to locate equipment I/O for various processes and gain general knowledge of mill electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Testing & Diagnostics:
  Using and interpreting tools like Megohm meters and multimeters (volts, amps, ohms) to accurately diagnose issues.
• Infrastructure
  
  Skills:
  
  Safely racking in/out 460V, 4160V, and 12.47kV breakers, and running/bending conduit and pulling wire.
• Equipment Operation:
  Safely operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
• Documentation & Communication:
  Reading orders, performing basic to intermediate math, understanding technical manuals, and composing shift logs, reports, and emails.
• Housekeeping & Support:
  Participating in general housekeeping, including washing, sweeping, shoveling debris, cleaning leaks/spills, and emptying garbage cans to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Contributing to process troubleshooting based on equipment design knowledge and performing other tasks as needed by Mill Management.

• Education:
  
  A post‑secondary educational degree (2 to 4‑year degree) from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is REQUIRED.
• Mechanical & Electrical Aptitude: A basic understanding of electricity and instrumentation, with a strong willingness to learn and apply new technical skills.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to diagnose issues, learn from experienced technicians, and work towards effective solutions.
• Safety First Mindset: A paramount commitment to safety, including ensuring guards are in place, following plant safety rules and policies, securing electrical panels, disconnecting abandoned wiring, adhering to PPE requirements (especially arc‑flash protection), wearing eye and hearing protection, and strictly following lockout/tag‑out procedures.
• Physical Dexterity:
  Ability to work with hand and power tools, manual dexterity with both hands, climb in/out of motorized equipment, operate pedals and lift controls, and maneuver equipment safely. You’ll also frequently lift items manually and move/position ladders safely. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and know when to ask for help with heavier items.
• Mental Acuity:
  Ability to read orders and reports, communicate orally with all personnel, operate a calculator for basic math, and possess basic typing…