Industrial Maintenance Electrician

International Paper•Carrollton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and executing emergency/breakdown maintenance to support plant operations. This role involves electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system repairs and installations, including wiring and conduit work for new and existing equipment. The technician will diagnose and repair/replace faulty electrical and electronic components, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and utilize schematics and PLC ladder logic. Basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and computers are used regularly. The position also includes maintaining clean work areas and preparing maintenance records. Experience in a corrugated facility and with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is preferred. The role requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, read gauges, utilize shop math, and complete quality/administrative documents. Clean-up functions are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Must have electrical aptitude
Must have troubleshooting experience
Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.)
Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed
Should be able to operate metal, woodworking, and hand tools to make and repair parts
Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop
Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions
Requires the ability to work in a team environment
Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on business needs
Individual needs excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills
Must be dedicated, self-motivated, and self-starter, able to work independently
Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely is required
Employee will need computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter their time against these work orders
Will attend all meetings, complete training as required, and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment
Successful candidates must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions

Nice To Haves

Experience in a corrugated facility is preferred but not required
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain production equipment
Following all safety rules and practices
Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery
Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices
Diagnose and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards
Safely and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems that includes hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission, and conveyor systems
Read electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic
Use basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment and computers
Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas upon completion of assigned tasks
Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision
Operator must wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Safely lift/move up to 75 pounds during regular work shift
Accurately read gauges and other test equipment
Utilize basic shop math, inspecting skills
Accurately complete quality and administrative documents and follow directions
Assigned clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap materials