Mechanical Technician

Pratt Industries•Wapakoneta, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Maintenance Team as a Mechanical Technician, providing reliability-centered maintenance support to paper machine operations. The role supports process reliability and uptime through preventive maintenance in a high-performance work system. Technicians work a rotating 24/7 schedule that includes day and shift assignments and are expected to experience both types of assignments over time. The position reports directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent. Mechanical Technicians troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; operate motorized equipment; apply safe work practices and maintenance principles; and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and related literature. Work also includes power transmission systems, bearings, threads, gaskets, seals, gearboxes, drive belts, conveyors, welding, and pipefitting. Technicians read work orders and prepare accurate reports, and perform other tasks as assigned by Mill Management. This salaried non-exempt position qualifies for overtime beyond 40 hours per week. Listed annual base salaries are $60,000, Level 1 $62,500, Level 2 $65,000, and Level 3 $67,500. Built-in overtime and incentive potential may allow annual earnings of $90,000 or more. The work involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions. Occasional exposure to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration may occur; noise is typically loud. The role includes regular standing and walking, frequent use of hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Practical application training may involve out-of-state travel to other Pratt Paper Mills.

Requirements

Post-secondary educational degree from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution; the posting specifies a 2- to 4-year degree.
Computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, P&IDs, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; ability to apply high school mathematics.
Ability to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Experience leading root cause analysis and problem-solving teams.
Strong analytical and field troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyor systems, breakers, boilers, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Proficiency in computer systems and ability to learn new complex applications.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification for certain areas or equipment.
Successful completion of drug testing or screening, background checks, physical exam, and reference checks.
Demonstrated learning aptitude.
Commitment to required personal protective equipment and good housekeeping practices.
Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Pulp/Paper, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Maintain optimal process reliability and uptime through preventive maintenance.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in process equipment, including pumps, transmissions, and other components.
Safely operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
Apply safe working practices and preventive and first-line maintenance principles; interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and literature.
Diagnose mechanical faults and plan effective solutions.
Remove, refit, install, and align shafts, belts, chains, and couplings in power transmission systems.
Remove and refit bearings, identify their applications, and recognize defects.
Recognize stripped threads and use thread repair equipment.
Manufacture gaskets and remove and replace seals and gland packing.
Understand and work with helical, spur, and worm-wheel gearboxes.
Dismantle and replace drive belts.
Identify conveyor systems and components, troubleshoot them, remove and replace conveyor belts, and track belts.
Use appropriate MIG, TIG, or Stick welding processes and perform pipefitting duties as needed.
Read work orders and prepare legible, accurate reports.
Perform other tasks as assigned by Mill Management.
Maintain good housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.
Adhere to required personal protective equipment requirements.
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training programs.

Benefits

Participating medical, dental, and vision plans.
Healthy Lifestyles Program/Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracking.
Gym Reimbursement Program.
Short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) plan with company match.
Mill Incentive Program, with potential for up to 80% of one month's base salary, paid quarterly.
Supplemental life insurance plans, including spouse and child coverage.
Income Protection Plans.
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program.
Child Bearing & Parental Leave.
Legal and Travel Assistance Plans.
EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans.
Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans.
Overtime beyond 40 hours per week.