Maintenance Mechanic

International Paper • Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of maintenance functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment, with an emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity. The role supports plant operations by completing preventive and emergency maintenance, repairs, and installations across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems. The mechanic also uses measurement and test equipment, maintains organized work areas and accurate maintenance records, follows safety practices, and works independently or as part of a team. Other duties may be assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Skill in pneumatics, electrical systems, PLCs, and hydraulics.
• Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices.
• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine-shop skills and experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of maintenance experience, including at least one year with the same employer.
• Candidates selected for further consideration must complete tests on job-related skills, a panel interview, a background check, a drug screen, and a pre-employment health assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or apprenticeship certification.
• Maintenance experience in the corrugated industry or a similar manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, measuring run out, calibrating dials, aligning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.
• Complete emergency and breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam-system, and other repairs and installations.
• Accurately use measurement and test equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning up when completing assigned tasks.
• Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

What This Job Offers

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