Mechanical Technician

Arauco • Moncure, NC

62d • Onsite

About The Position

This role will start training on dayshift, but is subject to move to a 12 hour rotating shift schedule, based on business needs. The Mechanical Technician will respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner, working closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues. They will maintain the Maintenance Logbook ensuring it is current at the end of each shift. The technician will take ownership of their assigned Area and show support for the Area Management initiative within the mill. This includes knowing the downtime, quality and safety issues in their Area and working to resolve them. They will assist in developing PMs for their area and have daily interaction with Area Operators and PIC’s to know and address their issues. The role requires communicating maintenance issues to Operators, PIC’s, Planners, and peers in an effective and efficient manner. The technician will interface with the Area Planner to coordinate down day & daily work schedules. They will work with other crafts & operators to increase uptime reliability and assist other crafts during breakdowns. The role involves checking the ‘Action Log’ daily and working with the Area Planner to get items in their Area resolved. They will investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fixes, and enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work. The technician will complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities as assigned. They will seek to continually improve their skill-set (with vendor training, web based training, seminars, etc) and attend and participate in maintenance crew meetings and other group functional meetings and training. The role supports the Asset Reliability Process (ARP) as it is rolled out, including Area Management, Planning & Scheduling, and Daily Schedules. They will support the crew to maintain activities for meeting, training, and on-shift vacation coverage. The technician will wear a radio and respond to issues in their area when needed, and inform operations and peers about changes made while on shift.

Requirements

• Two-year Degree in Mechanical studies.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years industrial mechanical skills experience (bearings, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes).
• Industrial welding and fabrication experience
• Industrial mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Familiarity of the basic functions of SAP (not required)
• Strong written and communication skills
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required.
• Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required.
• Ability to lift 50 Ibs required.
• Proven ability to be self-motivated is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner, working closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.
• Maintain Maintenance Logbook ensuring it is current at the end of each shift.
• Take ownership of assigned Area and show support for the Area Management initiative within the mill. This includes knowing the downtime, quality and safety issues in your Area and work to resolve them.
• Assist in developing PMs for your area.
• Daily interaction with Area Operators and PIC’s to know and address their issues.
• Communicate maintenance issues to Operators, PIC’s, Planners, and peers in an effective and efficient manner.
• Interface with Area Planner to coordinate down day & daily work schedules.
• Work with other crafts & operators to increase uptime reliability. Assist other crafts during breakdowns.
• Check the ‘Action Log’ daily and work with the Area Planner to get items in your Area resolved.
• Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix.
• Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work.
• Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities as assigned.
• Seek to continually improve skill-set (with vendor training, web based training, seminars, etc).
• Attend and participate in maintenance crew meetings and other group functional meetings and training.
• Support the Asset Reliability Process (ARP) as it is rolled out. This includes Area Management, Planning & Scheduling, Daily Schedules, etc.
• Support the crew to maintain activities for meeting, training, and on-shift vacation coverage.
• Wear radio and respond to issues in your area when needed. Let operations and peers know about changes made while on shift.

Benefits

• A competitive hourly rate, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree