Industrial Maintenance Associate

International Paper•Lumberton, NC

40d

About The Position

Position is responsible for installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of containerboard plant machinery and equipment. Machinery can run up to speeds of 1,000 fpm and is equipped with steel rolls, knives, slitter blades, belts, and die cutters. Tasks are completed in close proximity to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, gravitational, mechanical, chemical, and thermal energy sources.

Requirements

2 Year Degree in Industrial Maintenance with a concentration in Industrial Electrical Maintenance, or Minimum of 5 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance with a concentration in Electrical Industrial Maintenance.
MUST BE ABLE TO PASS MATH, READING, & MECHANICAL APTITUDE TEST, DRUG SCREEN, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK.
Applicant MUST upload Resume for application to be considered complete.
Must have knowledge of PLC's, Servo Motors and Drives, general machine and fitting shop practice, maintenance troubleshooting, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and pipefitting to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform calculations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, dial indicators, pi tapes, and manometers.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repairs or replaces defective parts.
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricates and cleans parts.
Starts devices to test their performance.
Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Movement/positioning/replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls.
Position requires pushing toolbox to work areas.
Requires carrying, lifting, and transporting of parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means.
Performs plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation.
Cleans machines with sandpaper, solvent, and wiping rags to prepare surfaces for painting.
Oils and greases machine.
Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wire and cables.
Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
Utilizes computer for work order entry and completion status.
Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.