Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Pay Rate : $34.97/hr. Sign-on Bonus : $500 after 30 days, $500 after 6 months, $500 after 1 year Retention Bonus : $500 after 1 year Additional lump sum after 2 years Category/Shift : Hourly Full-Time 7am – 3pm – Monday-Friday (Training Period Only) Rotating 12-hour shifts once training period completed *Training period may be a modified shift. Physical Location : Waxahachie Sheet Feeder 200 Butcher Rd. Waxahachie, TX 75165 469-383-7203 The Job You Will Perform: Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and installing plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for all plant equipment. Including machinery maintenance, lubrication, PM’s, trouble shooting, repairing, upgrading, welding, fabricating, and possible installations. Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment, such as any servicing of conveyors, presses, stackers, etc. Be able to read and understand mechanical prints, AC/DC motors, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams. Troubleshoot, repair, and install mechanical components, AC/DC motors, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, bearings, and power transmission. Perform fabrication of equipment (welding both arc and gas) to desired needs. Be able to make adjustments on equipment to improve productivity. Be able to identify and locate unusual sounds that indicate potential trouble. Be able to dismantle equipment to gain access to defective parts. Drill presses, lathe, welding, gas, arc, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, lubrication/preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance. Other duties as assigned. The Skills You Will Bring: Must have working knowledge of various types of measurement equipment (dial calipers, heat sensing guns, etc.). Able to examine and determine to what degree parts have worn, and repair or replace parts as needed. Should be able to operate metal, woodworking, and hand tools to make and repair parts. This all will be done in a safe manner. Operate all types of hand tools (i.e., drill press, grinder, wire brush, acetylene torch, etc.) normally found in a Maintenance shop. Must possess excellent attendance and safety record with a demonstrated ability to follow directions. Requires the ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work additional and flexible hours including weekends as needed. Must be willing and able to work all shifts depending on business needs. Individual needs excellent teamwork, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Must be dedicated, self-motivated, and self-starter, able to work independently. Flexibility, a positive attitude, and a commitment to working safely is required. Employee will need computer skills to work in SAP to acquire notifications, work orders, requisition parts for work orders, and enter their time against these work orders. Will attend all meetings, complete training as required, and be safety conscious at all times to help promote a safe working environment. Must have basic tools. Successful candidate must pass standardized International Paper pre-employment testing in place for Maintenance positions. Must have stable & verifiable work history.