24/7 Mechanical Technician – Mill Maintenance & Repairs

Pratt Industries; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Plans

Gym Reimbursement

401K with Company Match

Mill Incentive Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Mechanical Technician to maintain reliability of paper mill processes on a rotating 24/7 schedule. You will perform preventive maintenance and support the maintenance team under the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; operating forklifts and lifts safely; reading blueprints; and assisting with gearboxes, conveyors, and pipefitting as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent education.
• Basic computer/data entry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and uptime of mill processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Safely operate motorized equipment (forklifts, lifts, hoists, cranes).
• Read orders and document work performed with accuracy.
• Assist with gearboxes, conveyors, belts, shafts and couplings as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Education

Post-secondary degree

Computer/Data entry skills

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Genie lifts

Hoists and cranes

Job description

Pratt Industries in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Mechanical Technician to maintain reliability of paper mill processes on a rotating 24/7 schedule. You will perform preventive maintenance and support the maintenance team under the Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues; operating forklifts and lifts safely; reading blueprints; and assisting with gearboxes, conveyors, and pipefitting as needed.