Paper Mill Maintenance Mechanic (24/7 Rotations)

Pratt Industries; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Conyers, GA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic who will support the paper machine and maintenance team on a rotating 24/7 shift. You will work with operations as customers of reliability-centered maintenance and participate in a high-performance work system.

The role requires reading blueprints, P&IDs, and technical manuals, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and repairing pumps and gearboxes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent education in a technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&ID diagrams, and manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain processes in preventive mode to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on equipment.
• Repair pumps, transmissions and other components as needed.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, hoists and cranes safely.
• Read orders, prepare reports, and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Fault diagnosis

Power transmission systems

Conveyor systems

Welding

Pipe fitting

Reading blueprints

Reading P&IDs

Education

Post-secondary degree (2–4 years)

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Pulp/Paper or Chemical Engineering

Computer/Data entry skills

Job description

Pratt Industries in Conyers, GA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic who will support the paper machine and maintenance team on a rotating 24/7 shift. You will work with operations as customers of reliability-centered maintenance and participate in a high-performance work system.

The role requires reading blueprints, P&IDs, and technical manuals, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and repairing pumps and gearboxes.