General Mechanic I

Suzano Packaging • Pine Bluff, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Mechanic I performs routine, preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on mechanical equipment throughout the plant, helping minimize downtime and improve productivity and quality. The role troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems, and applies applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, safety and environmental requirements, and OEM standards.

The mechanic supports daily operations, shutdowns, long-term planning, and capital projects, as well as reliability initiatives involving lubrication, vibration, and ultrasound predictive systems. Precision maintenance duties include cutting and welding pipe, plate, and structural materials; laser alignment; rigging; bearing and coupling installation and removal; and belt and chain maintenance. The role also requires completing precision paperwork.

The position requires working 12-hour shifts and may involve holidays, overtime, and weekends. Work can take place in hostile environments and indoors or outdoors with exposure to precipitation, wind, and varying temperatures. Physical demands include regularly handling objects weighing at least 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, repetitive movements, and moving between work areas, including confined spaces.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a General Mechanic in an industrial environment; or a two-year degree or higher in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance and at least one year of experience in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance; or at least three years of Industrial Mechanical Maintenance experience, such as Millwright, Pipe Fitter, Welder, or Machinist.
• Meet the physical and safety requirements of the job while working 12-hour shifts, including holidays, overtime, and weekends.
• Experience reading blueprints, sketches, and schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical hazards, safety procedures, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, power and transmission systems, and conveyors.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to work in hostile environments.
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency.
• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Good computer skills.
• Experience with SAP and a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Experience working with Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians.
• Hydraulics experience.
• Paper mill experience.
• Pneumatics experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Perform emergency maintenance on failed equipment to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems.
• Apply applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, safety and environmental requirements, and OEM standards.
• Plan work to anticipate and eliminate potential delays and improve productivity and quality.
• Support daily activities, shutdowns, long-term planning, and capital projects.
• Support reliability initiatives, including lubrication, vibration, and ultrasound predictive systems.
• Perform precision maintenance and repairs, including cutting and welding materials, laser alignment, rigging, bearing and coupling installation and removal, and belt and chain maintenance.
• Complete precision paperwork.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including a Comprehensive PPO, two HRA plans, and an HSA plan.
• Dental coverage, including basic and comprehensive coverage.
• Vision coverage, including basic and premier coverage.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) with a 2.75% company match, eligible Day 1, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Livongo diabetes program.
• Career growth opportunities, internal promotions, and annual or skills-based wage increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED