Position Details: Maintenance Mechanic
Description:
Summary: Ensures that plant process equipment, maintenance equipment, and rolling stock are kept in a safe and reliable operating condition. Maintenance mechanics are expected to repair/replace and install equipment in a safe manner using techniques that ensure the best efficiency and extended life. Maintenance mechanics may have a primary area of assignment; however, they will be expected to work in all areas of the ST Tissue paper mill, fiber recycle plant, Converting, warehouses, etc., when the need arises.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Works as a member of a team using skills in multiple crafts to accomplish the desired results.
- Observes and follows all the safety regulations and plant procedures including use of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as fall protection harness, chemical suits, hard hats, safety glasses, face shields, gloves and other equipment as required to perform job duties safely.
- Possesses good understanding of all equipment in the area to the point of troubleshooting problems which may arise.
- Possesses the ability to work with members of maintenance, operations, vendors and leadership to solve problems and improve operation of the facility.
- Has the ability to predict equipment problems before equipment becomes inoperable using quantitative data and skill from work experience.
- Reads diagrams and schematic drawings and service manuals to determine work procedures.
- Operates rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts.
- Fits bearings, aligns gears and shafts, attaches motors, and connects couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
- Aligns and tests equipment, making necessary adjustments.
- Repairs or replaces defective parts.
- Services and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- May do some welding and fabrication, as well as maintaining an inventory of replacement parts.
- Keeps accurate records of materials used and ensures needed parts are ordered through the documentation system.
- Has the ability to interface with purchasing on required spare parts, including specifications and interchangeable parts.
- Ensures the work is done safely, in an environmentally sound manner and areas are left free of debris when the job is complete.
- May be assigned to special projects as needed.
