Mill Mechanical Technician

3 weeks ago

Conyers, United States Pratt Industries Full time
Job Description

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic position is part of a Maintenance Team that supports the paper machine. The position coordinates closely with the paper machine operations teams as customers of the reliability centered maintenance support services the maintenance team is responsible for delivering. The Mechanical Technician position reports to the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent. This is a position in our high performance work system that works a rotating 24 hour, 7 day per week shift schedule. There are both day (Monday through Friday) assignments and shift assignments. It is expected that all of our Mechanical Technician positions will fill both day and shift roles over the course of time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The principal responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic position are to ensure that the processes are maintained in a preventive fashion to ensure optimum reliability and up time. This position troubleshoots processes and has the ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems associated with process equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment such as pumps, transmissions and other components.

Maintenance Mechanic must be able to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists and cranes. The Mechanical Technician must possess basic to intermediate math skills. Must be able to read and understand blue prints, technical manuals and literature. Must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.

The candidate should be able to:

  • Apply safe working practices and understand the principles of preventive and first-line maintenance
  • Correctly diagnose a range of mechanical faults and plan a suitable course of action
  • Understand the principles of power transmission systems; recognize, remove and refit taper-lock bushes, keyed shafts, belts, chains couplings; install align shafts; tension drive train components
  • Correctly remove and refit various types of bearings (roller, ball, etc) identify various bearing types, understand their typical applications recognize common defects
  • Recognize stripped threads and correctly use thread repair equipment
  • Manufacture gaskets and understand how to remove and replace seals and gland packing
  • Understand the operation of various gearboxes, (helical, spur and worm-wheel)
  • Correctly dismantle and replace drive belts
  • Recognize various types of conveyor systems and their main components
  • Identify typical faults and correctly remove, replace and track a conveyor belt
  • Employ the appropriate welding process (MIG, TIG, or Stick, as appropriate)
  • Pipe fitting duties as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned
The position is also responsible for the safe use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.

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.


Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical,Electrical, Pulp/Paper or Chemical Engineering

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, P ID's, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Leadingroot cause analysis and problem solving teams. Analytical and field troubleshooting skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Working knowledge of mechanical and electricalmachinery, including conveyer systems, breakers, boilers, hydraulic andpneumatic systems, etc. Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learnnew complex applications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, REQUIREMENTS

  1. Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills
  2. Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc.)
  3. Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks
  4. Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
  5. Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided
  6. Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.
  7. Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting.
  8. Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.


Additional Information

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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