Maintenance Journeyman I

American Kraft Paper Industries; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life and Accidental Death

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Kraft Paper Industries seeks a motivated Maintenance Journeyman to support our paper mill operations. You will diagnose, repair, and service production equipment, align machinery, read blueprints, and collaborate with the mechanical maintenance team to minimize downtime.

You must have a 4-year millwright apprenticeship or 5+ years' industrial experience, strong knowledge of lockout procedures, and the ability to work in a demanding environment with lifts and high temperatures.

Qualifications

• 4-year industrial millwright apprenticeship or 5+ years first-class millwright experience.
• Proficient with lockout procedures and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and servicing production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, tables, and manuals.
• Aligning equipment to specified tolerances.
• Repairing mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, fans and agitators.
• Performing maintenance on company vehicles and hydraulic systems.
• Replacing belts, couplings, belts and related components.

Skills

Lockout procedures

Pump packing

Belt alignment

Hydraulic hoses

Machining/turning

Pumps & valves

Dial indicator

Education

4-year industrial millwright apprenticeship

Job description

American Kraft Paper Industries is a leader in the production of specialty papers. We are pleased to announce that our facility is seeking a committed individual to join our team and grow their career as a full-timeMaintenance Journeyman MillwrightReporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Journeyman is responsible for:Troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime.This position will work closely with Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.Providing mechanical support in locating and determining types of mechanical malfunctions within the mill.Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, tables, charts, formulas, and equipment instruction manuals.Aligning equipment to specified tolerances.Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment including centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, fans, and agitatorsRequirements:Either recognized 4-year apprenticeship for industrial millwright or minimum 5 years industrial experience as a first-class millwright.Must have full knowledge of lock out procedures and willingness to use them.Must be able to pack pumps using correct packing material and can demonstrate the ability to pack an allis chamber or similar pump.Must be able to pack soot blowers, i.e., IK300, IK525 OR 69B.Must be able to rebuild single stage pumps, i.e., Worthington pump.Must be able to perform maintenance and repairs on any company vehicle; this includes changing and setting plugs, condensers, batteries, check and set timing, change oil, grease, etc.Must be able to change coupling grid.Must be able to replace drive belts requiring knowledge of various belts and setting proper tension.Must be able to remove, rebuild and replace conveyor rolls.Must be able to make-up hydraulic hoses that will pressure test.Must be able to set and align pumps and motors including installing sprockets, chains, pulleys and belts.Must be able to use dial indicator to check for run-out on coupling face.Must be able to use torque wrench to torque bolts to predetermine settings.Have proven ability to make seal and bearing installations; a written test may be developed for this.Must be able to identify bolt grades.Must be able to replace shafts, bearings, belts and motors.Must be able to work on hydraulic equipment.Must be able to remove and replace pads on paper machine clutch assembly.Must be knowledgeable about all safety equipment and show willingness to utilize it.Ability to work in a physically intense environment.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to work in elevated temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.Maintenance Journeyman - Machinist positions start at $36.63 and pay as high as $42.18.American Kraft Paper offers an extensive benefit package including:401K with company Match and Fixed ContributionsMedicalDentalVisionShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityLife and Accidental DeathPaid Time OffAKPI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.