Mainteance B- Fort Smith Box

International PaperFort Smith, AR
Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition. These activities include scheduled preventive maintenance and emergency / break down repairs. Maintenance technicians report to the Maintenance Supervisor. Pay depending on skill level.

Requirements

  • the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
  • the ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
  • well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience
  • the ability to learn
  • the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Nice To Haves

  • Electrical Maintenance Experience Preferred
  • Proven experience as an electrician
  • Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
  • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
  • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLC’s
  • Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment
  • Knowledge of the functions of motor frequency drives

Responsibilities

  • Following all safety rules and practices.
  • Ensure product safety
  • performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
  • performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
  • referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repairs
  • contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
  • accurately using measurement and test equipment; knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers
  • performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed; read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operation steam pressure (greater than or equal to 180 PSI)
  • knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting
  • knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars)
  • proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig)
  • Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered and cylindrical and spherical); identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets and chains.
  • maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
  • accurately and completely preparing and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
  • utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc.
  • trouble-shooting and solving problems
  • maintaining teamwork with other associates
  • keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations

Benefits

  • Sign on Bonus: $1000 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year
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