Vibration Analyst

Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries • Lewiston, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Where you will work Lewiston is Clearwater Paper’s original manufacturing facility and home to nearly 700 dedicated team members who power our site. Together, we make paperboard used in products across the United States, including food packaging, plates, cups and more. Home to the first mill that produced poster board from wood waste, the site currently operates two paper machines, two extruders, two power boilers and two recovery boilers. Located where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet on the Idaho-Washington border, Lewiston offers an active outdoor lifecycle with easy access to fishing, boating, hiking and camping. The region’s milder climate means more rain than snow in the winter and long, sunny days in the summer. Living here means you’ll be close to Lewis-Clark State College, University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Walla Walla Community College, as well as strong local K–12 school districts What you will do The Maintenance Technician has three main responsibilities: Vibration route data collection, analysis, and reporting Vibration monitoring system maintenance and management Trouble calls, quality assurance checks after equipment maintenance actions, and follow-up checks on vibration monitoring system alarms. A Technician’s typical day involves several hours of data collection in the mill in various environments either inside or outdoors, followed by several hours of data analysis and reporting. Conditions during data collection may range from cold to hot & humid environments. Will require physical actions such as: standing; walking; climbing stairs, ladders, or catwalks; and sometimes working from heights. Additional responsibilities include using several software applications for monitoring mill operations and vibration systems, inputting work orders for equipment issues, attendance of weekly meetings in areas of responsibility, and participation in efforts to increase equipment and mill reliability—including learning and using other PdM technologies as applicable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Good communication skills
• Aptitude for and commitment to ongoing professional and technical skill growth
• Ability to both work independently in assigned areas of responsibility and as a team member supporting the PdM department and other areas of the mill
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing safety procedures (lockout/tagout, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, etc.)
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel-toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to work extended hours including nights, weekends, & Holidays.
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Provide maintenance supervisor call duty several times per year

Nice To Haves

• 2 or 4 year Technical Degree preferred
• Vibration Analysis experience, training, and certification CAT I or CAT II preferred
• Experience with AMS Machinery Manager Software preferred
• Experience with field balancing rotating equipment preferred
• Experience in working with computerized maintenance system (JD Edwards) preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Vibration route data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Vibration monitoring system maintenance and management
• Trouble calls, quality assurance checks after equipment maintenance actions, and follow-up checks on vibration monitoring system alarms.
• Using several software applications for monitoring mill operations and vibration systems
• Inputting work orders for equipment issues
• Attendance of weekly meetings in areas of responsibility
• Participation in efforts to increase equipment and mill reliability—including learning and using other PdM technologies as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees