Maintenance Technician 3

International Paper•Shreveport, LA
•$32•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Maintenance Technician 3 position at the Shreveport North Container facility. The role involves performing preventive and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various types of equipment. The position requires working rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and overtime. Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, health assessment, and background check, and must be 18 years or older with basic computer skills and the ability to function in a team environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with either five years of experience in specific maintenance skill areas (MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPEFITTING) or five years of vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline (MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, OR PIPEFITTING). The job is a Safety Sensitive position.

Requirements

  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Following all safety rules and practices
  • Performing preventive 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.
  • Accurately using measurement and test equipment.
  • Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations as needed.
  • Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.
  • Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
  • Trouble-shooting and problem solving.
  • Reading mechanical blue prints and schematics
  • 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 repairs, contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
  • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
  • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
  • Using SAP/Excel for creating, logging time and completing work orders.
  • Completing End of Shift reports and email to leaders and management.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.
  • Contractor Training and Safety Rules for contractors when new on-site.
  • Perform and complete PMs on machines in timely manner.
  • Research and obtain correct information for ordering parts.
  • Attend outside training related to maintenance.
  • Operate all types of hand tools (i.e. drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop
  • Examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed.
  • Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs.
  • Make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity.
  • Identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble.
  • Dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts.
  • Work at heights.
  • Run forklift, clamp truck, man lift , or other motorized equipment per IP standards, to perform maintenance tasks
  • Lift and carry 75lbs.
  • Take call or fill in for other shifts when needed.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
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