Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

International Paper is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal care products that promote health and wellness.

Website: https://www.internationalpaper.com/

2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends if needed

Pay Range: $29-31 (Multi-Craft) $32-37 (Electrical Technician)

Responsibilities include: - Installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of containerboard plant machinery and equipment - Observing mechanical devices in operation and listening to their sounds to locate causes of trouble - Dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts - Examining form and texture of parts to detect imperfections - Inspecting used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements - Adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments - Repairing or replacing defective parts and installing special functional and structural parts in devices - Cleaning parts - Starting devices to test their performance - Setting up and operating drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts - Movement, positioning, and replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls - Pushing toolbox to work areas and carrying, lifting, and transporting parts to and from work locations and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means - Using personal protective equipment: cut resistant gloves and sleeves, heat resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, bump cap, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes - Using hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screwdrivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches on a continuous basis - Performing fine adjustments that require dexterity for circuit board adjustments and using both hands to apply force when pushing or pulling a wrench to break pipe fittings - Performing plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation - Oiling and greasing machines - Installing power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers - Connecting power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connecting cables and wires between machines and equipment - Diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replacing damaged or broken wires and cables - Replacing faulty electrical components on machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and positioning sensing devices - Diagnosing and repairing or replacing faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards - Replacing electric motor bearings and rewiring motors - Planning layout of wiring and installing wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings - Diagnosing and replacing faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment - Cleaning work area, tools, and equipment - Utilizing computer for work order entry and completion status - Initiating purchase order for parts and machines - Engaging in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas

Hard Skills

• Installation and troubleshooting of machinery

• Preventative maintenance

• Repair and replacement of mechanical parts

• Use of metalworking tools

• Electrical wiring and diagnostics

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Computer skills for work order management

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Dexterity

• Teamwork

• Communication

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Newton, North Carolina.

Work Environment

This position requires working in a plant environment with the use of personal protective equipment. Shifts include 2nd Shift (3:00pm-11:00pm) and 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am). Overtime and weekend work may be necessary. The role involves physical tasks such as moving heavy equipment and using hand tools continuously.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.