Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

SWM International; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of papermaking and processing equipment, motors, pumps, valves, and piping, with a strong focus on safety and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, coordinating with trades, and using CMMS to manage work orders. Schedule is Monday–Friday with on-call duties; starting pay is $30 per hour with opportunities for higher rates based on

Qualifications

• Trade school or equivalent with foundational maintenance training.
• 1-2 years in an industrial setting or demonstrated skill set.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment per supervision.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical components, pumps, motors, valves and piping.
• Operate CMMS for work orders, schedule preventative maintenance, and update records.
• Collaborate with trades, read blueprints, and perform on-call support as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear PPE; meet on-site alarm and shift requirements.

Skills

Positive work ethic

Teamwork

Read blueprints

Mechanical ability

Basic computer skills

Lubrication knowledge

Pumps & motors knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Trade school

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Clamp truck operation

Forklift operation

Machining tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

The Maintenance Technician Mechanical in Pittsfield, MA, with some guidance, is responsible for performing all duties defined by Maintenance supervision. This includes but is not limited to installation, maintenance, and repair of all assigned equipment, components, and systems, raw materials processing, papermaking and process-related equipment, paper converting equipment, mechanical power transmission components and systems, electric motors, compressors and pumps, valves and piping systems, mechanical assemblies, and material handling equipment. These responsibilities include: preventative maintenance, trouble calls, and assisting with project work in all areas of manufacturing.

responsibilities:

• Safely conduct self and job tasks following proper work procedures
• Respond to all duties assigned by supervision
• Assist in the installation and fabrication of equipment from blueprints
• Work in cooperation with various trades to complete assigned tasks
• Positively interact with co-workers, supervisors, engineers, contracted resources, and customers, and contribute to team efforts
• Maintain inventory and good repair of all assigned shop tools and equipment, and consistently maintain good housekeeping in work area(s).
• In Maintain X, the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system), manage the Mechanical Work Order Backlog. Create and close work orders and perform the assigned preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled, on time.
• With minimal assistance, perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical components
• Assist in troubleshooting problems and perform repairs on mechanical equipment as needed
• Performs other duties as reasonably assigned, in alignment with the role's scope and organizational goals.
• Remain flexible and available to work any shift arrangement, including overtime as required
• Provide on-call availability outside regular hours for operational emergencies
• New hires must be able to be on the night call list within 6 months of the date of acceptance of the position without supervision.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates positive work ethic, attitude, and initiative
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Excel), Oracle, and Velocity for successful completion and documentation of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to work independently and with others in a teamwork environment
• Basic mathematics
• Mechanical ability and understanding
• Able to make in-field repairs to miscellaneous piping systems, i.e., air, stock, and process water
• Knowledge of lubricants, lubrication, and lubrication application practices
• Knowledge of fluid pumping technology, applications, maintenance, and repair. (i.e., compressors and pumps)
• Ability to read blueprint drawings, schematics, and diagrams of mechanical components
• Demonstrated ability to use various hand, power, and machine tools safely
• Able to do maintenance, fabrication, layout, weld assembly, and installation
• Understanding of hydraulic system equipment, technology, controls, and applications
• Understanding of the properties of equipment used in the papermaking process and converting. Including but not limited to: pumps, electric motors, piping, gearing, fans, refiners, paper machine rolls, presses, dryers, etc.
• Understanding of hoisting and rigging equipment methods and applications
• Knowledge of mill compressed air systems and related components
• Understanding of mechanical principles, practices, methods, and procedures
• Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and codes (i.e., NFPA, OSHA, etc.)
• Understanding of fire protection systems within the mill and related buildings
• Willingness and ability to climb and work off ladders and scaffolding
• Demonstrated safety record and performance
• Demonstrated troubleshooting techniques and abilities
• Ability to safely operate a clamp truck and forklift
• Willing and able to advance.

qualifications:

• Trade school, High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in an Industrial setting or demonstrated skill set.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Physical Demands:

• Physically lift to 50 pounds.
• Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds with the assistance of pallet jacks.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk.
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance, sometimes in awkward or tight spaces.
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Meet Mativ certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks.
• PPE Requirements: Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe), safety glasses, protective gloves when performing certain tasks, and hearing protection, when required.
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6 am to 2 pm. Requires scheduling flexibility and shared rotating on-call responsibilities.

Pay: Starting hourly rate is $30 per hour, with potential for a higher rate based on relevant experience and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.