Maintenance Multicraft Intern

Columbia Forest Products; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Chatham, Virginia, is seeking an Intern to gain hands-on experience in maintenance tasks. This role is designed to train individuals to eventually become Maintenance Technicians. Interns will focus on performing Preventative Maintenance and troubleshooting all types of plant equipment while working closely with skilled technicians.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree or relevant maintenance experience. Skills in welding, hydraulics, and electrical systems are beneficial. Safety and quality are paramount in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable of three phase power and mechanical operation theory.
• Familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Responsibilities

• Safely perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all equipment.
• Troubleshoot all plant equipment with little downtime.
• Assist other maintenance technicians with repairs and troubleshooting.

Skills

Welding (stick & mig)

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Fabrication

Mechanical abilities

Education

Associates degree or 2+ years of maintenance experience

Industrial Maintenance or similar program

Tools

Hand tools

General metal working knowledge

Job description

Overview Intern will be trained to perform the functions listed below. This may be a combination of hands on training provided by current skilled maintenance technicians and completing courses at a Community College or equivalent. This role is designed to be a feeder position to train a person to get to the level of becoming a Maintenance Technician. Intern will train with other maintenance multicraft technicians and then move to an opening when training is completed.

Safely performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all equipment with the ability to troubleshoot all plant equipment with little downtime.

Associates degree or 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred; at a minimum at least one semester of Industrial Maintenance or similar program.

Initial general maintenance with some of the following skills: welding (stick & mig), cutting torch, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and knowledgeable of three phase power. Mechanical abilities to include: Power transmission, drives and conveyors fans, drives and operation theory hand tools and their use general metal working knowledge boiler operation and maintenance basic welding theory and application maintenance shop equipment.

Electrical Abilities Include

Must be able to troubleshoot/replace electrical motors, troubleshoot/repair controls, etc. Must have prior conduit experience (rigid). Should be familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. All work must be completed in a safe, neat and professional manner. Performs preventive/predictable maintenance. Knowledgeable and capable of ordering parts needed for projects. PLC knowledge/experience is a plus. Responsible for assisting other maintenance technicians and production employees with repairs and troubleshooting.