Maintenance E & I Technician

Clearwater Paper Corporation • Augusta, GA

4d • $27 - $35

About The Position

The Maintenance E&I Technician on the maintenance team at the Augusta location maintains machinery throughout the mill to support efficient operations and reduce unscheduled machine downtime. The technician is proficient in at least one recognized primary craft and serves as a knowledgeable helper in the other crafts. The role also involves safely operating tools and company vehicles, upholding workplace safety requirements, participating in safety incident investigations as needed, and operating, maintaining, and inspecting equipment in compliance with environmental regulations and reporting and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of continuous work experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor-intensive environment, or recent completion of a technical program in Electro/Mechanics or Industrial Electrical; associate degrees are preferred.
• Understand and comply with manufacturing safety procedures, including personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment with temperature extremes and loud noise, while avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.
• Physical capability to perform manual labor involving bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently, 40–50 pounds occasionally, and over 50 pounds minimally; use team lifting and overhead-crane assistance for lifts of 50 pounds and above.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work overtime as needed.
• Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without requiring Clearwater Paper employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Recent completion of a technical program in Electro/Mechanics or Industrial Electrical.
• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery throughout the mill to support efficient operations and reduce unscheduled machine downtime.
• Perform at least one recognized primary craft proficiently and act as a knowledgeable helper in the other crafts: electrical, instrumentation, pipefitting, millwright, machining, welding, auto/diesel mechanics, HVAC, and equipment change-outs.
• 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 workplace safety policies and rules, including lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, and proper lifting techniques.
• Participate in safety incidents as needed and help investigate root causes.
• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to comply with applicable environmental regulations and procedural reporting and documentation requirements.

What This Job Offers

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