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Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment within the papermill facility. This role involves interpreting blueprints, identifying material and tool requirements, and ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently in accordance with plant standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to determine job scope and specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Dismantle machinery and replace or repair defective parts such as bearings, seals, shafts, gaskets, or motors using hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Align and calibrate machines and mechanical components to required tolerances using precision tools such as dial indicators and laser alignment equipment.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed using shop tools including welders, grinders, and lathes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with operations personnel and other maintenance team members.
• Follow all safety guidelines, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or papermill environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to use a wide variety of tools including wrenches, impact tools, chain hoists, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication techniques is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of performing tasks that may include:

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
• Standing and walking for long periods in a plant environment.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs. or more), and carrying heavy equipment or parts.
• Grasping tools and performing repetitive mechanical movements.
• Working in various environmental conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment within the papermill facility. This role involves interpreting blueprints, identifying material and tool requirements, and ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently in accordance with plant standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to determine job scope and specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Dismantle machinery and replace or repair defective parts such as bearings, seals, shafts, gaskets, or motors using hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Align and calibrate machines and mechanical components to required tolerances using precision tools such as dial indicators and laser alignment equipment.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed using shop tools including welders, grinders, and lathes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with operations personnel and other maintenance team members.
• Follow all safety guidelines, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or papermill environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to use a wide variety of tools including wrenches, impact tools, chain hoists, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication techniques is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of performing tasks that may include:

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
• Standing and walking for long periods in a plant environment.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 50 lbs. or more), and carrying heavy equipment or parts.
• Grasping tools and performing repetitive mechanical movements.
• Working in various environmental conditions including heat, noise, and confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.