Maintenance Journeyman Level E-Rate

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Position Title: 

Maintenance Electrician

Pay Rate:

$45.76 hr.

Category/Shift:

To be determined

Physical Location:

Sanger

1000 Muscat Ave.

Sanger, Ca 93657

559-875-3311

The Job You Will Perform:

• Adhere to all company safety policies and consistently follow safety procedures.
• Work independently with a results-driven approach to achieving goals.
• Plan and execute tasks efficiently, ensuring timely completion.
• Continuously seek to improve methods, tools, techniques, and knowledge in all areas of work.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, management, vendors, and contractors to complete work orders.
• Utilize SAP for creating notifications, ordering parts, and closing work orders.
• Respond promptly to off-shift calls for maintenance emergencies.
• Set up, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and operate various industrial electrical components, including:
  • Control relays, contactors, photo eyes, proximity sensors, limit switches, and programmable logic controllers (including their safety-rated counterparts).
  • Overloads, circuit breakers, fuses, transformers, GFCI outlets, 3-phase motors, and disconnect switches.
  • Variable frequency drives, servo drives, and DC drives.
  • Reed switches, latching relays, timers, solenoids, encoders, potentiometers, industrial boiler electronics, proportional valve controllers, E+P transducers, and modular operator control switches (toggle, push button, joystick, etc.).
• Use RSLogix (5, 500, 5000) to make minor programming edits, add ladder logic, and integrate new I/O modules.
• Modify and update HMI panels using Factory Talk Studio by adding buttons and screens.
• Use Drive Explorer/Executive software to trace performance, modify parameters, and monitor I/O.
• Reference technical documents such as datasheets, electrical schematics, and block diagrams for repairs and installations.
• Modify electrical drawings using CAD programs like Draft sight, or markup photos of drawings in MS Visio when CAD models are unavailable.
• Track temporary electrical or pneumatic jumpers and ensure timely removal once repairs are complete.
• Maintain and organize electrical documentation, ensuring schematics are current, easily accessible, and accurately drawn.
• Identify and source part numbers using documentation and create comprehensive parts lists for self-planned projects or repairs.
• Track the arrival of parts, prepare kits, and ensure they are ready for scheduled maintenance.
• Perform physical wiring tasks for machinery and facilities, working with wire sizes up to 8 AWG and limited wiring tasks up to 1/0 AWG.
• Label wiring, terminals, and control panels using printed labels for clarity and consistency.
• Manage wiring neatly and professionally with proper routing and looming techniques.
• Bend, install, and secure rigid conduit ranging from ½” to 1 ¼”, fastening to metal and concrete surfaces.
• Plan and execute complex wire pulls (up to 200 feet), training and coordinating helpers as needed.
• Fabricate mounts for components like sensors, boxes, and devices using tools such as breaks, shears, band saws, drills, taps, grinders, and MIG welders.
• Extract broken bolts and perform thread repairs when required.
• Interpret and understand hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic components, including cylinders, valves, boosters, throttles, checks, and motors.
• Service pneumatic friction brakes and clutches.
• Repair and tension roller chains correctly for each application.
• Replace roller bearings and sprockets using pullers, keys, and dimpling for set screws.
• Stitch and replace belts (4 to 15 inches in width) while ensuring proper tensioning and tracking.
• Troubleshoot and repair material-handling roller conveyors.
• Thread and fit pipes for water, steam, and air systems.
• Install and repair hydraulic lines up to 1 inch.
• Perform painting tasks using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment as required.
• Follow 5S best practices to ensure an organized, clean, and efficient workspace.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience as a fulltime Electrician
• Preferred but not required 5 years of maintenance experience in corrugated or manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work alternate shift, weekends and overtime as required
• Electrical Systems Expertise: Advanced knowledge of electrical systems, including circuits, wiring, transformers, and electrical panels.
• Troubleshooting Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues efficiently.
• Knowledge of Electrical Codes: Strong understanding of national and local electrical codes to ensure compliance and safety.
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting: Ability to program, maintain, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Motor Controls: Expertise in installing, repairing, and maintaining motor control systems, including starters and variable frequency drives.
• Instrumentation Knowledge: Skills in maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating electrical instrumentation systems.
• Wiring and Cabling: Proficiency in handling high-voltage and low-voltage wiring and cable management.
• Testing and Inspection: Experience using testing equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and insulation resistance testers.
• Backup Power Systems: Familiarity with installing and maintaining backup power systems like generators and UPS systems.
• Energy Management Systems: Ability to monitor and maintain energy-efficient systems 
   

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 including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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 promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) 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. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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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.
Sanger  CA  93657