Maintenance Mechanic - Compton, CA

FactoryFix; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

401(k)/Pension

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper in Compton, CA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical repairs, and diagnostics on packaging equipment and conveyors. You will read schematics, troubleshoot PLCs, and install wiring for new and existing machinery while maintaining safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have mechanical and electrical aptitude, experience with drive systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, and the ability to use test equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work with drive systems and mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading electrical diagrams and PLC ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Following all safety rules and practices.
• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment including lubricating, measuring wear and positions, and monitoring operations.
• Performing emergency/breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
• Accurately using measurement and test equipment.
• Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other repairs and installations as needed.
• Installing wire and conduit for conveyors, programmable controllers, and machinery.
• Replacing faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, and motors.
• Diagnosing and repairing electronic components such as printed circuit boards.
• Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshooting drives (AC/DC) and PLCs.
• Reading electrical block diagrams, schematics and PLC ladder logic.
• Able to troubleshoot and program PLC.
• Designing electrical line drawings and schematics.
• Maintaining clean and organized work areas and completing paperwork.
• Troubleshooting and solving problems with teamwork.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting and programming

Drive systems

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting expertise

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Position Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Rate

$40.31

Sign on Bonus

$500 after 30 days
$500 after 6 month

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location

International Paper
19615 S Susana Road
Compton, CA 90221

The Job You Will Perform

• Following all safety rules and practices
• Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
• Performing emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
• Accurately using measurement and test equipment
• Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
• Installing wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, and machinery
• Replacing faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices
• Diagnosing and repair/replace faulty electronic components such as printed circuit boards
• Troubleshooting and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshooting drives, i.e. AC and DC
• Reading electrical block diagrams, schematics as well as PLC ladder logic
• Able to troubleshoot and program PLC
• Design and create electrical line drawings and schematics
• Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
• Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork
• Trouble-shooting and solving problems
• Maintaining teamwork with other associates
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

The Skills You Will Bring

• PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Drive systems
• Electrical aptitude
• Troubleshooting expertise
• Mechanical knowledge

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

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 125 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 global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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You should be proficient in

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Hydraulics Experience
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• PLC Programming Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use

• Packaging Machines
• Corrugated Cutting Machine
• Palletizer
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems