Maintenance Technician 3

International Paper•Shreveport, LA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 3 performs maintenance work to support plant operations at Shreveport North Container in Shreveport, Louisiana. This is an hourly, full-time role with rotating 12-hour day and evening shifts. The technician follows safety rules, performs preventive and emergency maintenance, troubleshoots equipment, makes repairs and installations, and maintains complete maintenance records. The role requires working weekends and overtime, and may involve taking call or filling in for other shifts as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position. The technician works with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other equipment; uses measurement and test equipment, hand tools, technical literature, equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics; and may fabricate equipment through arc or gas welding. The role also involves operating motorized equipment for maintenance tasks, completing work orders and reports using SAP and Excel, researching parts for orders, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors. The technician is expected to maintain clean work areas, complete preventive maintenance on time, attend outside maintenance training, and cross-train in other technical areas.

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.
  • Ability to function in a team environment.
  • Must have one of the following: five years of experience in millwright, machinist, lubrication, welding, automotive maintenance, or pipefitting; or five years of vocational/technical education in a mechanical discipline such as millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting.
  • Must pass an AON aptitude test, drug screen, health assessment, and background check.
  • Must upload a resume for the application to be considered complete.
  • Ability to read mechanical blueprints and schematics and use equipment manuals, technical literature, and detailed mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to use SAP and Excel for work orders and related time logging.
  • Ability to work at heights.
  • Willingness and ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.
  • Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime, and to take call or fill in for other shifts when needed.
  • Ability to operate hand tools and motorized equipment used for maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety rules and practices.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, including lubricating equipment, measuring wear and positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.
  • Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
  • Use measurement and test equipment accurately.
  • Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations as needed.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning areas while completing assigned tasks.
  • Prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork accurately and completely.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and solve problems.
  • Read mechanical blueprints and schematics, consult equipment manuals and technical literature, and use detailed drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
  • Cross-train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
  • Use SAP and Excel to create and log time on work orders and complete them.
  • Complete end-of-shift reports and email them to leaders and management.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
  • Complete contractor training and follow contractor safety rules when new on-site.
  • Complete preventive maintenance on machines in a timely manner.
  • Research and obtain the correct information for ordering parts.
  • Attend outside training related to maintenance.
  • Operate maintenance-shop hand tools, including a drill press, grinder, wire brush, and acetylene torch.
  • Examine parts to determine wear and repair or replace them as needed.
  • Fabricate equipment through arc and gas welding as needed.
  • Adjust equipment to improve productivity.
  • Identify and locate unusual sounds that may indicate potential trouble.
  • Dismantle equipment to access defective parts.
  • Operate a forklift, clamp truck, man lift, or other motorized equipment per IP standards to perform maintenance tasks.
  • Take call or fill in for other shifts when needed.
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