Maintenance Tech A

International Paper•Fort Smith, AR

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech A performs preventative and emergency maintenance to support plant operations and ensure product safety. The role includes inspecting and maintaining equipment; troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam systems; working with equipment manuals, technical literature, drawings, and schematics; and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors. The technician also safely operates the boiler while maintaining steam pressure of at least 180 PSI. The position requires proficient use of measurement and test equipment, mechanical drives, gears, bearings, rigging equipment, and welding methods. Duties also include maintaining clean work areas, completing maintenance records and other paperwork, using a maintenance computer system to enter notifications and research parts and technical documents, solving problems, working with other associates, and keeping supervisors informed of unusual situations. This is a safety-sensitive, interview-based position requiring a maintenance skills test before interviewing. The fixed evening Panama schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., rotating on a 2-2-3 schedule with every-other-weekend three-day weekends; rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime are also specified.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Basic computer skills and ability to function in a team environment.
Must have either five years of experience in a maintenance skill area—millwright, machinist, lubrication, welding, automotive maintenance, or pipefitting—or five years of vocational/technical education in a mechanical discipline—millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting.
Must be able to pass an AON aptitude test, drug screen, health assessment, and background check.
Must upload a resume for the application to be considered complete.
Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.
Ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation and accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices.
Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine-shop skills and experience; ability to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively on a team.
Must take a maintenance skills test before interviewing.
Proven experience as an electrician and experience with industrial and/or commercial electrical systems are listed among the electrical qualifications.
Ability to use electrical and hand tools, such as wire strippers and voltmeters, and read electrical drawings and blueprints.
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and applicable legal regulations and guidelines.
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLCs and the functions of motor frequency drives.

Nice To Haves

Electrical maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and practices and ensure product safety.
Perform preventative maintenance, including lubrication, measuring wear and positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibration, and noise.
Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance as needed to support plant operations.
Use equipment manuals, technical literature, mechanical drawings, blueprints, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, and diagrams to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
Use measurement and test equipment accurately; inspect, install, and maintain gears and other mechanical components.
Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam-system, and other repairs and installations as needed.
Design, build, and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Safely operate the boiler and maintain steam pressure of at least 180 PSI.
Troubleshoot mechanical drives and related equipment.
Use rigging equipment and proficiently perform torch, stick, MIG, and TIG welding.
Identify bearing types and fits, and determine proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets, and chains.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleanup as part of assigned tasks.
Accurately prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
Use the maintenance computer system to enter notifications and time, and research parts, manuals, and drawings.
Troubleshoot and solve problems, maintain teamwork with other associates, and inform supervision of problems or unusual situations.