Maintenance Mechanic

International Paper•Portland, OR

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment. This includes motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical, and automated systems. The role involves performing maintenance functions and making repairs in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic breakdowns with minimal supervision from the maintenance supervisor. The position also entails planning, obtaining cost estimates, and executing projects, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical repairs, and providing training in areas of expertise. The Maintenance Mechanic will respond to work orders, assist the supervisor in ordering parts and developing a preventative maintenance program, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role supports the installation of new equipment and facilities improvements, ensures safe work practices, maintains compliance with company quality systems, and performs basic design and fabrication for repairs and process improvements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Experience/knowledge in Electrical circuit troubleshooting, PLC, PLC Programming, Electronics, ARC flash, plumbing, steam and boiler, pneumatics, confined space, mobile equipment, Mig and Tig welding
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to problem solve and prioritize work
Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
Ability to stand for periods of a minimum of 3 hours
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work varied hours/days
Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs up to 70 lbs occasionally
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to read and interpret blue prints mechanical and electrical schematics, piping diagrams, in orthographic, isometric, and sketch-views

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred
Mobile equipment operator license preferred
State recognized crane operator license a plus

Responsibilities

Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic and electrical and automated systems.
Performs maintenance functions making repairs in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic breakdowns under minimal guidance of the maintenance supervisor.
Plans, obtains cost estimates and executes projects under guidance of the maintenance supervisor.
Troubleshoot and perform maintenance duties such as mechanical and electrical repairs.
Provide training in areas of expertise or knowledge.
Respond to work orders submitted by employees.
Assist supervisor in ordering parts.
Assist supervisor in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program.
Participate and execute actions from the quality improvement program.
Support installation of new equipment and facilities improvements.
Work safely by observing safety rules, policies, and procedures. Identify unsafe conditions or actions to my supervisor.
Maintain compliance with company quality systems and support audits.
Basic design and fabrication of repairs and process improvements.
Other duties as may be assigned.