Lead Maintenance Specialist - Paper Converting & PLC

Domtar; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Owensboro, KY seeks a Maintenance Specialist to support plant safety, equipment reliability and continuous improvement. This full-time position reports to the Maintenance Manager and involves hands-on maintenance of converting and production equipment, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, reading schematics, and leading maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating work, leading preventive maintenance, driving safety improvements, and serving as

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair activities on converting and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime.
• Lead preventive maintenance and shutdown projects.
• Coordinate work assignments and provide directions to maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Facilitate maintenance, safety, and training meetings.
• Serve as backup for the Maintenance Manager when required.
• Promote safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.
• Lead approved safety improvement projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

PLC programming basics

SCADA

Job description

Domtar in Owensboro, KY seeks a Maintenance Specialist to support plant safety, equipment reliability and continuous improvement. This full-time position reports to the Maintenance Manager and involves hands-on maintenance of converting and production equipment, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, reading schematics, and leading maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include coordinating work, leading preventive maintenance, driving safety improvements, and serving as