Industrial Maintenance - Level 3 Technician

International Paper•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Technicians maintain plant equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition. Work includes scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency or breakdown repairs to support plant operations. The position is hourly, full-time, and based at Cedar Rapids Container in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, working 12-hour night shifts on a rotating 3/2 schedule (three days one week and four days the next). Candidates must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Pay is based on experience and skill level.

Requirements

  • Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
  • Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices.
  • Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine-shop skills and experience.
  • Ability to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a team member.
  • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools, such as wire strippers and a voltmeter, and to use electrical drawings and blueprints.
  • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and applicable legal regulations and guidelines.
  • Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
  • Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required.
  • Must have own tools; industry-specific tools are supplied.
  • Must take the maintenance skills test before interviewing.

Nice To Haves

  • Electrical maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety rules and practices and ensure product safety.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, measuring wear and positions, repositioning components, and observing equipment operations, vibrations, and noise.
  • Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance as needed to support plant operations.
  • Use equipment manuals, technical literature, mechanical drawings, and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
  • Use measurement and test equipment accurately; inspect and maintain gears, bearings, belts, sheaves, sprockets, and chains.
  • Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam-system repairs and installations as needed.
  • Read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams, and design, build, and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical drives and their functions.
  • Use rigging equipment and perform welding with torch, stick, MIG, and TIG methods.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas and clean up as part of assigned tasks.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate and complete maintenance records and paperwork.
  • Use the maintenance computer system to enter notifications and time, and research parts, manuals, and drawings.
  • Troubleshoot and solve problems.
  • Work as a team with other associates and keep supervision informed of problems or unusual situations.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k)
  • Company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Voluntary insurance benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets
  • Leadership training
  • Promotional opportunities
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