Maintenance Tech Level 1

West Fraser•Guntown, MS

55d

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanical Maintenance Technician inspects, operates, and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions. The role performs routine and preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical problems, and determines repairs using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed. It also manages small projects, coordinates installations and down-day assignments, and supports mill objectives. The technician collaborates with team members to complete work safely, on time, and cost-effectively. This role works rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
Maintenance Technician or Technologist diploma, or Certified Industrial Maintenance Millwright.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic and superior troubleshooting skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems within a manufacturing process.
Proactive approach to preventive maintenance.
Strong organizational skills and daily planning ability.
Ability to walk and climb stairs constantly.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Results-driven with problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

Promote and follow plant safety programs and ensure compliance with best maintenance practices.
Provide crafts specialist support to team members in support of the business plan.
Write purchase requisitions and work orders using CMMS.
Enter time and attendance information in UltiPro.
Attend and complete required training.
Pipe and plumb hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Repair, install, modify, replace, and align machinery.
Perform precision measurements using devices such as calipers, dial indicators, and micrometers.
Read and interpret blueprints and lay out work.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and components.
Operate an engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Analyze equipment breakdowns, plan the work approach and material or replacement needs, and carry out repairs.
Respond to trouble calls and perform scheduled and unscheduled inspections, adjustments, and repairs according to diagrams, drawings, manuals, or other instructions.
Analyze hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, diagrams, and drawings to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, construct, modify, or service mechanical systems and devices.
Analyze schematics, sketches, and drawings related to maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and devices.
Containerize, label, and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste appropriately.
Perform other duties as assigned or required to achieve business goals and objectives.