Maintenance E & I Technician – Entry Level, C Mechanic

Clearwater Paper Corporation • McGehee, AR

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About The Position

The Maintenance E & I Technician joins the maintenance team at the Cypress Bend location and maintains machinery throughout the mill to support efficient operations and reduce unscheduled machine downtime. The technician must be proficient in at least one recognized primary craft and serve as a knowledgeable helper in the other recognized crafts, including electrical, instrumentation, pipefitting, millwright work, machining, welding, auto/diesel mechanics, HVAC, and equipment change-outs.

The role requires safe operation of a variety of tools and company vehicles, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and clamp trucks. The technician is expected to uphold workplace safety policies, participate in safety incident investigations as needed, and operate, maintain, and inspect equipment in compliance with applicable environmental regulations, procedures, reporting, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• At least two years of continuous work experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor-intensive environment is preferred, or recent completion of a technical program in Electro/Mechanics or Industrial Electrical programs; associate degrees are preferred.
• Understand and comply with manufacturing safety procedures, including personal protective equipment.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment with temperature extremes, loud noise, and slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.
• Physically capable of manual labor, including bending, walking, sitting, and climbing around machinery and equipment throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds frequently, 40 to 50 pounds occasionally, and over 50 pounds minimally; use team lifting and overhead crane assistance for lifts of 50 pounds and above.
• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work overtime as needed.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not require Clearwater Paper sponsorship to continue working legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years of continuous work experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor-intensive work environment.
• Recent completion of a technical program in Electro/Mechanics or Industrial Electrical programs.
• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery throughout the mill to support efficient operations and reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Proficiently perform at least one recognized primary craft and act as a knowledgeable helper in other primary crafts.
• Change out equipment.
• Safely operate power tools, machine shop tools, gasoline-powered tools, hand tools, and other tools.
• Safely operate company vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, and clamp trucks.
• Uphold safety standards and ensure safety policies and rules are followed, including lockout/tagout, appropriate PPE, safe driving, and proper lifting practices.
• Participate in safety incidents and help investigate root causes as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to comply with applicable environmental regulations, procedures, reporting, and documentation requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED