Maintenance Mechanic A
International PaperAbout the role
Position Title:
Maintenance Mechanic A
Pay Rate:
$35.00/hr.
Sign-on Bonus:
$1,000 after 90 days,
$500 after 6 months,
$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time
12-hour shifts 7pm-7am on a 2-2-3 schedule. This schedule offers a 3-day weekend every other week.
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed. Significant overtime may be needed during busy periods.
Physical Location:
Tampa Box Plant
6706 N 53rd St
Tampa, FL 33610
The Job You Will Perform:
- Following all safety rules and practices
- Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
- Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
- Performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
- Accurately using measurement and test equipment
- Installing wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery
- Replacing faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch, timers, scanners and photo electric devices
- Diagnosing and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards
- Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting drives, i.e. AC and DC
- Reading electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic
- Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
- Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork
- Maintaining teamwork with other associates
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervision
The Skills You Will Bring:
- Electrical aptitude
- Experience/knowledge in the following areas: Electrical circuit troubleshooting, PLC, Electronics, ARC flash, plumbing, steam and boiler, pneumatics, confined space, mobile equipment, Mig and Tig welding
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints mechanical and electrical schematics, piping diagrams, in orthographic, isometric, and sketch-views
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to problem solve and prioritize work
- Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
- Ability to stand for periods of a minimum of 3 hours
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work varied hours/days
- Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs up to 70 lbs occasionally
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Self-Motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned responsibilities
- Candidates must successfully complete a skilled trades non-technical and technical test performed by employer
Education / Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate in Industrial Electrical/ Instrumentation preferred
- Highly-qualified candidates would possess a technical degree or 2 years of related maintenance experience in the corrugated industry or in an industrial manufacturing production environment required
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits
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