Maintenance Technician

International Paper; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Job summary

International Paper in Putnam, Connecticut is seeking a maintenance technician for hourly full-time work across various shifts including 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, and 11PM-7AM. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.

The ideal candidate will have technical reliability and the ability to communicate effectively with production and maintenance employees. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance activities.
• Experience with electrical circuits and components.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, policies, and practices.
• Perform emergency/breakdown maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Technical experience and reliability

Job description

Category/Shift

Hourly Full-Time (7AM- 3PM, 3PM-11PM, 11PM-7AM)

Weekends and overtime as required.

Physical Location

Putnam Container
175 Park Road
Putnam, CT 06260
860-928-7901

The Job You Will Perform

• Following all safety rules, policies and practices
• Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components and observing operations to determine proper functions
• Performing emergency/breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
• Ability to use multi-meter(s) to test electrical circuits, components, etc. using DC or AC voltage
• Ability to read and understand electrical block diagrams and wiring schematics
• Ability to exchange motors, gearboxes, sheaves, sprockets, belts, chains, etc. with proper alignment upon assembly
• Fully understand functions of limit and proximity switches and their effects to PLC’s
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drive systems to determine cause of faults or failures
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems controlled by switches or PLC’s
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems from solenoids, switches, valves, etc.
• Knowledge with conveyor system and their operations
• Familiar with a diverse range of hand tools and their operations such as grinders, drills, reciprocating saws, etc.
• Self-motivated, able to follow through to completion with assigned responsibilities
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in respect to the "5-S Program"
• Ability to openly communicate
• Ability to effectively work with internal customers in the facility to maintain a strong working relationship between production employees and maintenance employees

The Skills You Will Bring

• Technical experience and reliability

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.