Mechanical Technician Jobs

About The Position

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.