Industrial Maintenance - Level 3 Technician

International Paper•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d•$29 - $41•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. Technicians use equipment manuals, technical literature, mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and measurement and test equipment to troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment and systems. They work with vendors and subcontractors as needed, maintain clean work areas and accurate maintenance records, use a maintenance computer system, and communicate problems or unusual situations to supervision. The role is safety-sensitive and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The position is hourly, full-time, and based at Cedar Rapids Container in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on 12-hour night shifts with a 3/2 schedule. Weekend work and overtime may be required.

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 part of a team.
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.
Strong 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 a maintenance skills test before interviewing.

Nice To Haves

Electrical maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow 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 levels.
Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance to support plant operations.
Consult equipment manuals and technical literature and use mechanical drawings and blueprints for troubleshooting and repairs.
Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
Use measurement and test equipment accurately and maintain, install, and check gears and other mechanical components.
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam-system, and other 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 other equipment.
Use rigging equipment and perform welding using torch, stick, MIG, and TIG methods.
Identify bearing types and fits and determine proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets, and chains.
Keep work areas clean and organized, including cleanup upon completing assigned tasks.
Prepare and maintain complete and accurate maintenance records and other paperwork.
Use the maintenance computer system to enter notifications and time, and research parts, manuals, and drawings.
Troubleshoot problems and work collaboratively with other associates.
Keep supervision informed of problems and unusual situations.