Maintenance Hydraulic Technician

International Paper•Mansfield, LA

13d•$37 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Hydraulic Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic systems throughout the mill. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, testing components, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and assisting with upgrades and repairs. The technician will also be involved in training colleagues, building hoses, and managing inventory of hydraulic parts. Planning daily work and outage tasks, as well as working with vendors for quotes and rebuilds, are key aspects of this position. The role also includes providing on-call support.

Requirements

3 years of Industrial Maintenance Experience (Hydraulic experience preferred)
Minimum Level 2 Technician certification level
Willingness to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the hydraulic maintenance process
Possess a high level of integrity –peers, supervisor, and craftsmen must be able to rely on the information given for accuracy and completeness.
Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and keep track of and prioritize work schedule.
Solid communication skills with different levels in the organization, primarily peers and supervisors.
Working safely in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot issues on hydraulic systems mill-wide
Perform monthly PM routes on hydraulic systems mill wide (critical systems done daily)
Conduct ISO oil Cleanliness code, viscosity and moisture testing
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on hydraulic units
Test pumps and cylinders before placed in storeroom
Test pneumatic motors and cylinders before placed in storeroom
Troubleshoot and maintain dehydrator units
Provide information for hydraulic upgrades
Train members on hydraulic hose building
Build hydraulic hoses and stainless braid hoses
Assist with changing oil in hydraulic units during annual outage
Help troubleshoot lubrication issues
Maintain filtration on all hydraulic units
Read hydraulic and electrical schematics for troubleshooting
Train members on and identify hydraulic fittings
Assist with troubleshooting mill-wide pneumatic systems
Install Hydraulic/Pneumatic cylinder seal kits in emergency situations
Build and maintain a stock of specialty hydraulic fittings and O-rings used throughout the mill
Check and repair accumulators mill-wide
Plan daily and outage work
Work with hydraulic vendors on rebuilds, requesting/receiving quotes on all needed non-stocked hydraulic components and fittings/hoses
Provide on-call support on weeknights + weekends in rotation with Hydraulic Technician counterparts