Maintenance E&I Technician - Experienced in primary crafts

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Arkansas City (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearwater Paper Corporation is seeking an experienced E&I Technician for the Cypress Bend facility in Arkansas City, Arkansas. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery and ensuring efficient operations while upholding workplace safety standards. The role requires proficiency in electrical crafts and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, and be able to demonstrate independent skills in their craft. Compliance with safety and environmental regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Certified in one or more recognized electrical crafts.
• Understanding of safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery to ensure efficient operations.
• Safely operate tools and company vehicles.
• Participate in safety investigations as needed.

Skills

Proficient in primary electrical crafts

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Safety compliance

Ability to demonstrate skills and perform work independently

Education

Associate’s degree in Electro/mechanical Technology or Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Forklift

Job description

Where you will work

The Cypress Bend facility is located in the historic Mississippi River Delta and produces bleached paperboard and bleached Kraft pulp, used in the production of folding cartons, commercial print paperboard, carded packaging, and cupstock. This facility boasts over 300 talented employees and stretches across 730 acres. Clearwater Paper employees are proud to manufacture a high‑quality product for an essential industry. Cypress Bend is a rural community with close access to the Mississippi River and offers outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and biking, as well as community engagement opportunities with local hospitals, schools, and civic organizations.

What You Will Do

The E&I Technician position for the maintenance team at the Cypress Bend location is responsible for maintaining machinery throughout the mill to ensure efficient operations and decreased unscheduled machine down‑time. An experienced E&I Technician is already certified in one or more of our primary electrical crafts and can demonstrate skills immediately.

• Proficiently perform at least one (1) of the recognized primary electrical crafts and act as a knowledgeable helper in all other recognized primary crafts, including:
  • Electrical
  • Instrumentation
  • HVAC
  • Pipefitter
  • Millwright
  • Machinist
  • Welder
  • Auto/Diesel Mechanic
• Change out equipment
• Safely operate a variety of tools (power, machine shop, gasoline powered, hand tools, etc.)
• Safely operate company vehicles including forklift, overhead crane, clamp truck
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE, safe driving practices, proper lifting techniques, etc.)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and documentation requirements

What You Will Need

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Associate’s degree in Electro/mechanical Technology or Industrial Maintenance highly desired
• Minimum 5 years continuous work experience in a high‑speed manufacturing, production, industrial, or labor‑intensive work environment as a maintenance mechanic preferred
• Certified in one or more of the site’s recognized primary electrical crafts
• Able to demonstrate skills and perform work proficiently on his/her own in certified primary crafts
• Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for an entire 10‑12‑hour shift
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.
  • Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.
• Able to work a 10‑12‑hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.

Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment‑based visa status (including, but not limited to, H‑1B visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.