Clean Energy Mechanical Technician

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic position is part of a Maintenance Team that supports the paper machine. The position coordinates closely with the paper machine operations teams as customers of the reliability centered maintenance support services the maintenance team is responsible for delivering. The Mechanical Technician position reports to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent. This is a position in our high performance work system that works a rotating 24 hour, 7 day per week shift schedule. There are both day (Monday through Friday) assignments and shift assignments. It is expected that all of our Mechanical Technician positions will fill both day and shift roles over the course of time. The principal responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic position are to ensure that the processes are maintained in a preventive fashion to ensure optimum reliability and up time. This position troubleshoots processes and has the ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems associated with process equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment such as pumps, transmissions and other components.

Requirements

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.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, P&ID’s, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Leading root cause analysis and problem solving teams. Analytical and field troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyer systems, breakers, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc. Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new complex applications.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting.
Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc.)
Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Apply safe working practices and understand the principles of preventive and first-line maintenance
Correctly diagnose a range of mechanical faults and plan a suitable course of action
Understand the principles of power transmission systems; recognize, remove and refit taper-lock bushes, keyed shafts, belts, chains & couplings; install & align shafts; tension drive train components
Correctly remove and refit various types of bearings (roller, ball, etc) identify various bearing types, understand their typical applications & recognize common defects
Recognize stripped threads and correctly use thread repair equipment
Manufacture gaskets and understand how to remove and replace seals and gland packing
Understand the operation of various gearboxes, (helical, spur and worm-wheel)
Correctly dismantle and replace drive belts
Recognize various types of conveyor systems and their main components
Identify typical faults and correctly remove, replace and track a conveyor belt
Employ the appropriate welding process (MIG, TIG, or Stick, as appropriate)
Pipe fitting duties as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Safe use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools
Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.
Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided

Benefits

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume