Industrial Maintenance - Level 3 Technician

About the role

The Industrial Maintenance Technician position is located at Cedar Rapids Container, 920 Shaver Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required. The pay rate ranges from $28.64 to $40.95 per hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Ensure product safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.
• Perform emergency / breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
• Referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature; knowledge of detailed mechanical equipment drawings and ability to use detailed blueprints in carrying out troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
• Contact vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.
• Accurately use measurement and test equipment; knowledge of types of pitch, diameter of gears (spur, bevel, right angle, herringbone and rack and pinion); ability to install and check for backlash and wear and maintain gears; knowledge of all tools and proficient with scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, torque wrenches and pullers.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed; read and interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and diagrams; ability to design, build and install simple pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical drives and their function and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of rigging (coma longs, port-a-power, blocking, chain falls, slings, chokers, hydraulic jack, machine dollies, booms and spreader bars).
• Proficient in all types of welding (torch, stick, mig and tig).
• Identify types of bearing and class of fits (roller, ball, tapered and cylindrical and spherical); identify proper sizing of belts, sheaves, sprockets and chains.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.
• Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
• Utilize maintenance computer system to enter notifications, time, research parts, manuals, drawings, etc.
• Troubleshooting and solving problems.
• Maintain teamwork with other associates.
• Keep supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations.

Qualifications

• The ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation.
• The ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices.
• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience.
• The ability to learn.
• The ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

Skills

• Electrical Maintenance Experience (preferred).
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

About Us

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Benefits

• Health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture

We promote employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

The Company

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.