Maintenance Tech A

International PaperFort Smith, AR
Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech A position is a full-time, hourly role with a pay rate of $29.42/hr - $40.18/hr. This role operates on a FIXED EVENINGS 7PM - 7AM shift with a Panama schedule (2-2-3), which includes alternating weekly for every-other weekend 3-day weekends. A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is offered after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, and $500 after 1 year. The position is located at 4500 Newlon Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72904.

Requirements

  • CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AON APTITUDE TEST, DRUG SCREEN, HEALTH ASSESSMENT, & BACKGROUND CHECK.
  • WORKS ROTATING SHIFTS, WEEKENDS, & OT.
  • Applicant MUST upload Resume for application to be considered complete.
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Eligible for employment in the US
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
  • Basic computer skills
  • Able to function in a team environment.
  • Five (5) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPEFITTING.
  • OR Five (5) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, OR PIPEFITTING.
  • Ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
  • Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
  • Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience
  • Ability to learn
  • Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Electrical Maintenance Experience Preferred
  • Proven experience as an electrician
  • Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
  • Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
  • Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Knowledge of the function and wiring of PLC’s
  • Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment
  • Knowledge of the functions of motor frequency drives

Responsibilities

  • Following all safety rules and practices.
  • Ensure product safety
  • Performing preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
  • Performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
  • Referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repair
  • Contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
  • Accurately using measurement and test equipment; knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers
  • Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed; read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operation steam pressure (greater than or equal to 180 PSI)
  • Knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars)
  • Proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig)
  • Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered & cylindrical and spherical) identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets & chains.
  • Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
  • Accurately and completely preparing and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork
  • Utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc.
  • Trouble-shooting and solving problems
  • Maintaining teamwork with other associates
  • Keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations

Benefits

  • Sign-on Bonus: $1,000 after 90 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year
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