Mechanical Technician

**Mechanical Technician:** **Master the Controls of a State-of-the-Art Paper Mill!** **SUMMARY** Join our dynamic Maintenance Team as a Mechanical Technician, providing essential reliability-centered maintenance support to our paper machine operations. **This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance work system, working a rotating 24/7 shift schedule that includes both day and shift assignments.** All Mechanical Technicians are expected to experience both day and shift roles over time. You will report directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent. **BENEFITS** We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including: - **Health & Wellness:** Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Healthy Lifestyles Program/Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracking, Gym Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability. - **Financial Security:** 401K Plan with Company Match, Mill Incentive Program (up to 80% of one month’s base salary, paid quarterly), Supplemental Life Insurance Plans, Supplemental Spouse and Child Life Insurance plans, Income Protection Plans. - **Professional Development:** Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program. - **Work-Life Balance:** Child Bearing & Parental Leave, Legal and Travel Assistance Plans, EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans, Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans. **SALARY COMPENSATION** Mechanical Technicians are Salaried Non-Exempt, qualifying for overtime beyond 40 hours per week. - **Base:** $60,000 salary per year - **Level 1:** $62,500.00 base salary per year - **Level 2:** $65,000.00 base salary per year - **Level 3:** $67,500.00 base salary per year With built-in overtime and incentive potential, you have the opportunity to earn $90,000.00+ annually. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** As a Mechanical Technician, your primary responsibility is to ensure the optimal reliability and uptime of our processes through preventive maintenance. You will be instrumental in: - **Troubleshooting & Repair:** Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in process equipment, including pumps, transmissions, and other components. - **Equipment Operation:** Safely operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes. - **Technical Proficiency:** Applying safe working practices, understanding preventive and first-line maintenance principles, and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and literature. - **Mechanical Expertise:** - Diagnosing mechanical faults and planning effective solutions. - Understanding power transmission systems, including the removal, refitting, installation, and alignment of shafts, belts, chains, and couplings. - Correctly removing and refitting various bearing types, identifying applications, and recognizing defects. - Recognizing stripped threads and utilizing thread repair equipment. - Manufacturing gaskets, removing, and replacing seals and gland packing. - Understanding the operation of various gearboxes (helical, spur, and worm-wheel). - Dismantling and replacing drive belts. - Identifying conveyor systems and their components, including troubleshooting, removal, replacement, and tracking of conveyor belts. - **Welding & Pipefitting:** Employing appropriate welding processes (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and performing pipe fitting duties as needed. - **Documentation:** Reading orders and preparing legible and accurate reports. - **Additional Responsibilities:** Performing other tasks as assigned by Mill Management. **EDUCATION and/or REQUIRED EXPERIENCE** - Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution). - Computer/Data entry skills. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** - Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Pulp/Paper or Chemical Engineering. **LANGUAGE SKILLS** - Ability to read and interpret safety rules, ope…