General Mechanic

Clearwater Paper Corporation•Lewiston, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving equipment throughout the facility to ensure safe and reliable operations. This role supports production uptime by performing mechanical maintenance across a wide range of systems while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Journeyman-level mechanical skills or equivalent hands-on experience in an industrial environment
Experience maintaining industrial equipment in a manufacturing or processing facility
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Basic computer skills (work orders, documentation, reporting)
Ability to work varying shifts, overtime, and call-outs as required
Work in a high-speed manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, dust, and chemicals
Frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and working at heights
Lifting, carrying, and moving materials as required
Use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ability to respond to off-hours maintenance needs

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Commitment to safety and operational excellence
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication with operations, engineering, and peers
Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime
Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions
Collaborate with operations and engineering to resolve equipment issues and improve performance
Support production during outages, start-ups, and shutdowns
Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades
Follow all Clearwater Paper safety standards, policies, and procedures
Identify and address potential safety hazards in work areas
Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and maintainability
Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive measures
Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Complete work orders and documentation accurately in the maintenance management system (e.g., JD Edwards or similar)
Maintain equipment records, drawings, and maintenance histories