Senior Maintenance Technician

Clearwater Paper Corporation; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Industries, a Clearwater Paper Company, seeks a Senior Maintenance Technician for our Columbia, SC location. You will operate, repair and maintain diverse paperboard processing equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency, coordinating with production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, updating maintenance records, and supporting project specifications for new equipment while adhering to strict safety and environmental

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Journeyman status or 5+ years in maintenance preferred.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and machining drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair diverse equipment including sheeter machines, rewinders, guillotine, forklifts and clamps.
• Operate safely and communicate effectively with production and office staff.
• Update CMMS records and assist with equipment validation projects.
• Interpret electrical drawings and assist in equipment procurement specifications.
• Work with outside contractors and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic skills

Hydraulic skills

Blueprint interpretation

Micrometer use

Communication skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman status or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

At Manchester Industries, a Clearwater Paper Company, we provide unparalleled service and the best solutions in Paperboard Sales, Sheeting, and Distribution. Since 1978, we have helped our customers meet the daily demands of the commercial printing, publishing, point of purchase display, specialty packaging, and folding carton industries.

Through innovation and continual improvement in precision converting technology, we provide prime paperboard grades from leading mills to paper merchants and packaging companies. With vast inventories at Manchester’s 5 strategic locations: Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and Texas, we maintain 14 precision sheeters, 9 guillotine trimmers, 4 carton packing lines, and 2 slitter rewinders within 450,000 combined square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space.

The goal of Manchester Industries is to provide an exceptional service platform with our staff of committed employees. Through working with customers and suppliers together, we can find profitable and proficient solutions in this ever-changing marketplace.

This role will be at Manchester Industries' new location in Columbia, South Carolina.

What you will do

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of all company machinery, utilities, and facilities. Maintenance and upkeep of a variety of equipment including sheeter equipment, rewinders, guillotine, forklifts, clamp trucks, etc. The employee in this position must be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with both production and office personnel.

Ensure equipment is operating properly and safely.

Ensure maintenance issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Assist in the day-to-day safety of all employees and safety controls.

Maintain and update CMMS software.

Provide technical support for all phases of equipment and system validation.

Reviews electrical drawings associated with new equipment procurement.

Assist Engineering with the development of project specifications for new equipment.

Act as a technical liaison to contractor personnel who are performing activities onsite.

Assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts by operating mechanical equipment.

Use blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.

Conduct routine inspections of equipment based on preventative maintenance routes/check sheets/frequencies.

Attend and apply training provided by the Company, both job and department specific

Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, safe driving practices, appropriate PPE, etc.)

Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate the root cause

Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities, and properly disposing of waste.

Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and safety requirements

Act in a manner consistent with company values and attitudes

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What you will need

To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)

Minimum 2 years continuous full-time work experience (required)

2-year degree, Journeyman status, or 5+ years of experience in a maintenance capacity.

Able to speak and understand English required.

Able to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations and use a micrometer.

Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills required.

Understanding of general operating flow and basic material handling concepts preferred.

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability required.

Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills required.

Able to interpret machining programs, tool layouts, encoded instructions, and blueprints as necessary to operate machines.

Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes, loud noise, and avoiding slipping, tripping, and falling hazards.

Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for an entire 8-hour shift

Able to lift, up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally, and over 50 lbs minimally. When lifting 50 lbs and above, Operator will use team lifting and overhead crane assistance.

Work environment includes exposure to compressed air, steam, lubrication oil, dust, and hydraulic fluid.

Able to wear and comply with all personal protective equipment (Eye and ear protection, steel-toed shoes, etc.)

Able to work an 8-hour shift. Able to work overtime as needed including weekends and Holidays.