Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

International PaperAmarillo, TX
$28Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. This includes machinery maintenance, lubrication, PMs, troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations. The role also involves performing lubrication and preventative maintenance on equipment such as corrugators, diecut/flexo folders, conveyors, stackers, and banders. The mechanic must be able to read and understand mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and installing mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission. Fabrication of equipment using welding (arc and gas) is also required. The mechanic will make adjustments to equipment to improve productivity, identify unusual sounds indicating potential trouble, and dismantle equipment to replace defective parts. Predictive maintenance data collection and PM planning are also key aspects of the role. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

  • Pass the Maintenance AON test and an interview.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed.
  • Willing and able to work all shifts depending on company business needs.
  • Must have your own set of tools.
  • 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.
  • Ability to use hand tools to remove/replace and repair parts in a safe manner.
  • 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.
  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Dedicated, self-motivated, and self-starter, able to work independently.
  • Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely.
  • Computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter time against work orders.
  • Attend all meetings, complete training as required, and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment.
  • Successful candidate must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment.
  • Machinery maintenance, lubrication, PMs, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations.
  • Lubrication/preventative maintenance on equipment, such as corrugator, diecut/flexo folder, conveyors, stackers, banders 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.
  • 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 replace defective parts.
  • Predictive maintenance data collection and PM planning.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Pension (where applicable)
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