Maintenance Mechanic

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers—every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service, and parts, with years of global experience in corrugating, finishing, slitting and packaging, stationery, bookbinding, and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers.

About the role

In this role, you will perform a wide range of operations related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of the general plant, machinery, and auxiliaries. Work involves a variety of hand, bench, and machine operations that require skill and a thorough knowledge of the machine trade to install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of complicated machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, sketches, manufacturers’ machine manuals, plant layout, specifications, and instructions to move and install machines and equipment, make basic repairs, and perform general maintenance duties.
• Assist with the diagnosis of basic machine and equipment trouble, tear down units, repair or replace defective parts or mechanisms, reassemble, and try out.
• Assist with the installation of various attachments such as pumps, ducts, motors, tanks, guards, brackets, and other accessories.
• Inspect completed repairs, requisition new parts and equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing and pipefitting installations to maintain air, water, oil, steam lines, and circulating systems; repair toilets, pumps, valves, leaks, and drainage systems.
• Perform basic carpentry and masonry operations in general maintenance of the building; pour concrete foundations for machine tools; perform ordinary welding and brazing operations as required.
• Assist with the detection of defective materials or unusual conditions and report to proper supervision.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and orderly condition.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Calculate decimals and fractions; perform basic shop math and arithmetic calculations.
• Assist the maintenance team with other facility repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to snow removal, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, and cleaning.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills; independently solve problems while interacting with various teams and teammates on daily processes and flow.
• Multitask various duties throughout the day, maintain a positive attitude, and be versatile and flexible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment, with experience in facility repairs, maintenance, or machine-related tasks.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Basic knowledge of machine and equipment construction and operation; familiarity with various maintenance trades.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $24/HR - $34/HR. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.