Maintenance Mechanic

International Paper • Portland, OR

16d • 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 guidance from the maintenance supervisor. The mechanic will also plan, obtain cost estimates, and execute projects under supervisor guidance, troubleshoot and perform mechanical and electrical repairs, and provide training in areas of expertise. Responsibilities include responding to work orders, assisting the supervisor with ordering parts and developing/implementing a preventative maintenance program, participating in quality improvement programs, and supporting new equipment installation and facility improvements. The position requires working safely, observing safety rules, policies, and procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, maintaining compliance with company quality systems, supporting audits, and performing 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
• Retirement, Pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

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