Maintenance General Mechanic

International Paper; Gilroy (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance General Mechanic in Gilroy, where your skills in mechanical troubleshooting will shine. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, performing essential maintenance on equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency. With opportunities for cross-training and career advancement, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to sustainable practices and employee well-being. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including paid time off, retirement plans, and medical coverage. If you’re ready to make an impact and build a fulfilling career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year mechanical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Make repairs and modifications to equipment as scheduled.
• Complete paperwork and coordinate with the Reliability Supervisor.

Skills

mechanical troubleshooting

safety practices

lubrication

hydraulics

welding

pneumatics

problem-solving

computer systems for maintenance

Tools

personal tools

Job description

Maintenance General Mechanic

Position Title:
General Mechanic

Pay Rate:
$40.53

Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time – Must be flexible to work all three shifts, work 12 hours as needed, and Saturdays as needed.
1st Shift – 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
2nd Shift – 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
3rd Shift – 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Physical Location:
Gilroy Container (Box)
6400 Jamieson Way
Gilroy, CA 95020
408-848-0111

The Job You Will Perform:

1. Interfaces with production supervision to effect safe repairs to equipment and ensure that equipment is returned to operations in an acceptable condition.
2. Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and monthly safety checks.
3. Make repairs & modifications to equipment and facilities as scheduled through the work order system.
4. Responsible for completing all paperwork assigned and coordinating with the Reliability Supervisor to ensure data is correct and recorded.
5. Other duties as assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

1. At least one year of successful mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing facility.
2. On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work expected.
3. Maintenance experience in corrugated a plus. Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics.
4. Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem-solving skills.
5. Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
6. Willing and able to work second and third shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance department.
7. Able to work with computer systems for maintenance processes, stores and work orders.
8. Provide own tools.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

1. Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays.
2. Ability to cross-train for upgrades in pay to work in different areas.
3. Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program.
4. Medical & Dental.
5. Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement).
6. 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 planet, 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and 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. Headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., and 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 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.