Maintenance A+

International Paper; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Maintenance A+ technician for our Newton, NC plant. The role offers a pay rate of $34.35 per hour with a 2-2-3 schedule and pension benefits. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of containerboard machinery.

Day-to-day tasks involve mechanical and electrical maintenance, equipment startups, and the use of hand and power tools. Overtime may be required to meet production demand.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of corrugated plant equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair containerboard machinery.
• Observe and locate causes of trouble in mechanical devices.
• Dismantle devices to access defective parts and replace them.

Skills

Mechanical

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tooling proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance A+ $34.35 Hour / 2-2-3 Schedule / Pension

Position Title: Maintenance A+

Pay Rate: $34.35 per hour

Category/Shift: Hourly / Full-Time

Schedule: 2-2-3

Physical Location: Newton Container, 1525 Mt Olive Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of containerboard plant machinery and equipment
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts, installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Movement/positioning/replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls.
• Position requires pushing toolbox to work areas.
• Requires carrying, lifting, and transporting of parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means.
• Job requires the following personal protective equipment: cut resistant gloves and sleeves, heat resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, bump cap, ear plugs, and steel toed shoes.
• Position requires the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screw drivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches on a continuous basis to perform normal duties. Tools used can range from a small 4” screw driver to a 36” pipe wrench. Tasks range from fine adjustments that require dexterity for circuit board adjustments to using both hands to apply force when pushing or pulling a wrench to break pipe fittings.
• Performs plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation.
• Oils and greases machine.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wire and cables.
• Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Clears work area, tools, and equipment.
• Utilizes computer for work order entry and completion status.
• Initiates purchase order for parts for machines.
• Will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.
• Willing and able to work third shift, call‑ins, holidays, and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance department.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Skills

• Ensuring Quality and Safety
• Knowledge in Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Machinery
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance, and quality of work expected.
• Maintenance experience in corrugated a plus. Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, electrical and electronics technologies.
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Able to work with computer system for maintenance processes, stores and work orders.
• Provide own tools initially (tools worn out on the job will be replaced).

Location

NEWTON, NC 28658