Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

International PaperGrand Prairie, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations. Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc. Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams. Troubleshoot, repair and install mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission. Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs. Be able to make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.).
  • Ability to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.
  • Ability to operate metal, woodworking, and hand tools to make and repair parts in a safe manner.
  • Ability to operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop.
  • Excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed.
  • Willingness and ability to work all shifts depending on business needs.
  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedication, self-motivation, and self-starter, able to work independently.
  • Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely.
  • Basic tools.
  • Pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.

Nice To Haves

  • 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment.
  • Machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations.
  • Preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc.
  • Reading and understanding mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams.
  • Troubleshooting, repairing and installing mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission.
  • Performing fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs.
  • Making adjustments on equipment to improve productivity.
  • Identifying and locating unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble.
  • Dismantling equipment to gain access to defective parts.
  • Using computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter time against these work orders.
  • Attending all meetings, completing training as required, and being safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment.

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year
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