Maintenance Technichian

Domtar; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for its Brownsville, TN plant. The role involves maintaining 24/7 operations in an industrial setting, leading maintenance efforts, and mentoring production staff. On-call duties and occasional evening shifts are expected.

Starting pay is skill-dependent; candidates should bring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, schematic reading skills, and a track record of safety-driven maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Proven leadership abilities to guide and advise team.
• Delegation to assign tasks based on skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on paper converting machinery and systems.
• Lead safety, maintenance, or training meetings as needed.
• Design, test, and implement safety improvements.
• Coordinate with contractors and plant management for projects.
• Provide on-call support and quick downtime recovery.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical ability

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Reading schematics

Leadership

PLC troubleshooting

Education

5+ years maintenance experience

PLC Programming Certification

Tools

PLC systems

Windows OS

Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Brownsville, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Technichian. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary

Seeking a skilled maintenance technician for an industrial manufacturing environment. The plant runs 24/7 and is climate controlled. Starting pay is dependent on skill. Work hours are M-F 7a-4p with rotating on call time. On call pay will be added (4hrs automatic pay plus time spent working).

This position will be hired through a staffing agency with opportunity to become a full time employee.

• Must be a “hands on” maintenance technician
• Mechanical ability including troubleshooting abilities on paper converting machines
• Use appropriate tools to diagnose electrical issues
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Trouble shoot PLC’s- training provided
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong computer knowledge including Windows, Microsoft programs, and email etiquette
• Strong communication abilities in order to interact with employees, management, vendors, and contractors
• Lead maintenance, safety, or training meetings when needed
• Ability to provide support and coaching to production employees
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner
• Provide compensated on call support
• Demonstrate and train safe practices
• Lead PM and down day projects and organize team and work assignments
• Design, test, and implement approved safety improvements
• Visit other sites to assist in projects and share or procure improvement ideas
• Fill in for Maintenance Manager when they are unavailable
  • Participate in planning meetings
  • Schedule projects
  • Order parts
• Use all shop equipment safely to repair or fabricate machine parts when needed
• Assist and direct outside contractors when on production floor
• Attend training when needed
• Identify and implement any reliability opportunities to improve
• Keep Maintenance Manager informed of any departmental issues
• Prioritize tasks to ensure minimal downtime
• Make critical on the spot decisions
• Willing to work evening shifts as needed

Required Education/Professional Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience
• Proven leadership abilities to effectively guide and advise team
• Delegation abilities to assign appropriate tasks based on team’s skills and abilities

Preferred Education/Professional Qualifications

• Advanced level of knowledge of the paper converting process with experience in maintaining production equipment, acquired over 5+ years of experience in the industry
• PLC Programming Certification in manufacturing

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.