Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician position is available at the Domtar Calhoun mill in Calhoun, Tennessee. Founded in 1954, the mill is a leading producer of towel and tissue products for major retailers in the United States. With recent expansions and investments, Domtar has grown into a competitive integrated tissue business serving the North American market.

Responsibilities

• Maintains on all types of gears, bearings and seals and the application of each.
• Sets and aligns such equipment as (but not limited to) pumps, gearboxes, etc.
• Skilled in the use of mechanical, electrical, and optical instruments used to perform the various alignment requirements.
• Reads and makes material takeoffs from blueprints, performs layout work as required.
• Use sketches and blueprints for field work. Understands and utilizes the computer to order parts, materials, and equipment.
• Experienced in the utilization of various types of lifting, pulling, and carrying devices such as, but not limited to, cranes (fixed and mobile), chain falls, come-a-longs, pull lifts, etc. and experienced in performing the necessary rigging to perform the lifting, pulling, carrying, etc.
• Rebuilds: Pumps, Reducers, Air Compressors, Screens, Conveyors, Air Foils, Gearboxes, etc.
• Installs and connects various types of piping.
• Performs the replacement, alignment, and tension adjustment of all types of drive belts associated with the operation of Company equipment.
• Must have the capability of using various types of measuring instruments, necessary to perform and check the work.
• Must have a working knowledge of the principles and troubleshooting techniques of hydraulic systems and pumps.
• Uses various welding and burning techniques.
• Uses lubricant grading system.
• Possess a good working knowledge of Millwriting, Machining, Welding and/or Pipefitting.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must have a journey-level Millwright/Machine Repairer qualification and demonstrate proficiency in all the listed responsibilities. Additionally, candidates must be able to work rotating shifts (after 1 year of service) or M-F day-shift hours along with overtime and/or weekends as needed.