Maintenance Mechanic - #37.82/hr + bonuses

Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Rate: $37.82

Sign On And Retention Bonus

$500 after 90 days,

$500 after 6 months,

$500 after 1 year and an additional bonus at 2 years

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location:

Moses Lake Box Plant

13594 Wheeler Road NE

Moses Lake, WA 98837

Maintenance Mechanic: Moses Lake, 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 Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• 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 promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.