Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Our Manufacturing Mechanics maintain and repair the machinery and building involved in turning recycled paper into sheets of corrugated board and delivering them to customers—think pizza boxes, moving boxes, Amazon deliveries, meal kits, and more.

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and involves installing and maintaining equipment, performing preventative maintenance and repairs, and applying knowledge across various skilled trade areas.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams and drawings.
• Mount electrical components including drives, servos, PCs, PLCs, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, contractors, terminals, fuse boxes, or other industrial control devices.
• Perform crimps, screws, bolts, rivets, solders, cements, press fits, or similar operations to join or secure parts using hand tools, power tools, and automation equipment.
• Wire electrical components and label all devices and wires.
• Rely on prior experience, training, engineering, and data charts to make wiring decisions related to size, color, and routing.
• Cut, strip, bend, and form wire cable and conduit to connect circuits and sub-assemblies.
• Solder connections and crimp connectors to wire ends.
• Perform in-production inspection, conduct functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies, components, wire harnesses, and plugs using testing instruments (e.g., ohmmeter, test lights).
• Maintain company standards for quality and safety; keep a clean and organized workspace.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned, such as cable assemblies, shipping and receiving, and light fabrications.
• Install, maintain, and repair machines and equipment in plants and related facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on parts, pumps, motors, die cutter machines, hydraulic systems, conveyors, steam systems, and other plant/facility equipment.
• Read, review, and apply blueprints, schematics, and operating manuals to fix, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks requiring knowledge of plumbing, pipe-fitting, basic carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding, and other skilled trades.
• Operate hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery for maintenance, repair, and fabrication.
• Accurately complete work orders and paperwork for daily maintenance and repair duties.
• Assist with plant inspections to identify mechanical and equipment problems and determine appropriate actions.
• Ensure compliance with Pratt operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient environment; wear required safety equipment.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe working environment, including janitorial or housekeeping tasks.
• Work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Mechanical experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Two to five years of experience within a manufacturing or maintenance environment (corrugated industry experience preferred).
• Apprenticeship or Associate degree is a plus.

Skills

• Industrial mechanical experience.
• Ability to apply general maintenance and repair principles and practices.
• Proficiency in operating hand, power, and automated equipment.
• Skill in reading and applying blueprints, schematics, and operating manuals.
• Knowledge of plumbing, pipe-fitting, carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding, and other skilled trades.
• Basic PC skills.
• Strong communication skills for providing and receiving direction.
• Self-motivated with a strong performance and attendance history.

Physical Demands

The role involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50+ pounds frequently, and 20+ pounds constantly to move objects.

Work Environment

The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Noise levels are usually loud.

Pay

$24.00 - $32.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

2nd or 3rd shift.

Benefits

• Free healthcare benefits starting the first of the month following hire date.
• $500 annual gym reimbursement.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Eligibility to participate in the Gainsharing Bonus program after 1 month.
• 401(k) with partial match after 3 months.
• Paid vacation days after 6 months.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Vision insurance.