Mechanical Technician

Pratt Industries • Valparaiso, IN

47d • $60,000

About The Position

Join our dynamic Maintenance Team as a Mechanical Technician, providing
essential reliability-centered maintenance support to our paper machine
operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a
high-performance work system, working a rotating 24/7 shift schedule that
includes both day and shift assignments. All Mechanical Technicians are expected
to experience both day and shift roles over time. You will report directly to
the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

• Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution)
• Computer/Data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in process equipment, including pumps, transmissions, and other components.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
• Technical Proficiency: Applying safe working practices, understanding preventive and first-line maintenance principles, and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and literature.
• Mechanical Expertise: Diagnosing mechanical faults and planning effective solutions. Understanding power transmission systems, including the removal, refitting, installation, and alignment of shafts, belts, chains, and couplings. Correctly removing and refitting various bearing types, identifying applications, and recognizing defects. Recognizing stripped threads and utilizing thread repair equipment. Manufacturing gaskets, removing, and replacing seals and gland packing. Understanding the operation of various gearboxes (helical, spur, and worm-wheel). Dismantling and replacing drive belts. Identifying conveyor systems and their components, including troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and tracking of conveyor belts.
• Welding & Pipefitting: Employing appropriate welding processes (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and performing pipe fitting duties as needed.
• Documentation: Reading orders and preparing legible and accurate reports.
• Additional Responsibilities: Performing other tasks as assigned by Mill Management.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Healthy Lifestyles Program/Personify Health Fitness Tracking, Gym Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability, Annual $300 Work Boot reimbursement, and Annual $250 Prescription Safety Glasses reimbursement.
• Financial Security: 401K Plan with Company Match, Mill Incentive Program (up to 80% of one month’s base salary, paid quarterly), Supplemental Life Insurance Plans, Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans, Income Protection Plans.
• Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program.
• Work-Life Balance: Child Bearing & Parental Leave, Legal and Travel Assistance Plans, EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans, Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees