Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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Position Title:  Hourly Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: ($35.99/hr to start. Skill based progression up to $46.59)

Start Date: February 3rd, 2024

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time (1 year working weekdays, four 10hr shifts, may be required to cover rotating shifts and weekends as needed. After one year you may be required to move to the DuPont Schedule with rotating 12-hour shifts- 14 days on and 14 days off per month. Includes 7 consecutive days off.)

Physical Location: Cedar River Mill: 4600 C St SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

The Job You Will Perform:

The Maintenance Team Member in Optimization will support the manufacturing teams by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize paper machine availability and minimize off-quality product.  These duties include but are not restricted to,

• Performs maintenance duties to troubleshoot and repair defective equipment in a timely manner.
• Responds to assigned work orders and inputs to the Computerized Maintenance Management System the work performed on the equipment specified in the work order.
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance duties and generates work requests in SAP to repair defective equipment.
• Communicates closely with the team leader and other team members on the status of work progress.
• Assists in the education of other team members to produce a multi-functional maintenance department.
• Assists the manufacturing teams as necessary in their tasks such as felt changes and process troubleshooting.
• Works closely with all team members to ensure that work is done in a safe manner.
• Works as part of a team which is responsible for the condition of all process and non-process equipment.
• Works with process and project engineers to install new equipment and modify existing equipment.
• Works as part of a Process Ownership System, including BOMs and PMs.
• Coaches safety in others and leads by example.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Develops, maintains, and uses reliable methods for all processes and their improvements.
• Works with the AMM to ensure PMs are up to date.
• Assists other team members in the mill as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain quality.
• Maintains and develops team relationships.
• Develops and stays current in cross-functional maintenance skills.
• Fullfill area specific 5S expectations(5 Minute 5S Checklists Replenishment of tools and supplies, 5S Audits,etc)
• Use precision equipment tools such as: Dial indicators, calipers, mic’s, and precision laser equipment to perform tasks to leave equipment in precision state.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to function in a team environment.
• Proven record of safe work practices.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be part of a multi-functional/multi-skill maintenance organization with a willingness to flow to work as required by changing mill conditions and priorities.
• Minimum of three years industrial maintenance experience in any one of the following maintenance skill areas:  millwright, pipefitting, weldking, hydraulics. Or One (1) year vocational / technical education in industrial maintenance field. 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper wants you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, and experiences to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.  IP has many Employee Network Circles including IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and African American ENC.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging and pulp.  We improve people’s lives, the plant and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Cedar Rapids  IA  52404