Maintenance Mechanic

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Maintenance Mechanic: Yakima, WA

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining the facility and equipment in an around-the-clock production environment. Duties include: performing special assignments such as new equipment installations, and performing preventative maintenance duties. Also, this position will be responsible for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic and electrical and automated systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs maintenance functions making repairs in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic breakdowns under minimal guidance of the maintenance supervisor.
• Plans, obtains cost estimates and executes projects under guidance of the maintenance supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance duties such as mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Provide training in areas of expertise or knowledge.
• Respond to work orders submitted by employees.
• Assist supervisor in ordering parts.
• Assist supervisor in developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program.
• Participate and execute actions from the quality improvement program.
• Support installation of new equipment and facilities improvements.
• Work safely by observing safety rules, policies, and procedures. Identify unsafe conditions or actions to my supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and support audits.
• Basic design and fabrication of repairs and process improvements.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Experience/knowledge in the following areas:   Electrical circuit troubleshooting, PLC, PLC Programming, Electronics, ARC flash, plumbing, steam and boiler, pneumatics, confined space, mobile equipment, Mig and Tig welding

• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize work
• Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
• Ability to stand for periods of a minimum of 3 hours
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work varied hours/days
• Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs.  up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to read and interpret blue prints mechanical and electrical schematics, piping diagrams, in orthographic, isometric, and sketch-views

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred
• Mobile equipment operator license; state recognized crane operator license a plus

Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience working in a production environment

The hiring process for successful candidates will include a pre-employment aptitude test and team interview.  

International Paper offers a competitive hourly wage rate starting at $38.19 and offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, life and accident insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and pension plans. **In addition we offer a $1500 in signing and retention bonuses.

International Paper Company is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.