Maintenance Mechanic

Company: DUNN PAPER - EAST HARTFORD, LLC
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: November 16, 2022

Job Description:

MULTI-SKILL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SUMMARY:The Multi-Skill Mechanic position is part of the Maintenance Team responsible for upgrades and repairs to Mill equipment and supporting areas. Candidate also performs preventive and predictive maintenance on Paper Machine equipment as well as Mill supporting equipment such as piping system, building, etc. This position repairs and fabricates parts; maintains and installs equipment, machinery and coordination systems essential in the 24-hour operation of the Paper Mill. A diversified background in Maintenance including Electrical is an advantage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean, lubricate and repair bearings (roller, spherical and taper bore), gears, shafts, and other machinery components
• Operate maintenance tools including lathe, grinder, drill and milling machines to repair and fabricate machine part, jigs, fixtures, etc.
• Assemble, install, and maintain mill piping and related pneumatic and hydraulic equipment including gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment
• Operate welding equipment, cutting torches, and plasma cutters; ability to MIG, TIG, and Stick weld
• Rigg rolls and equipment
• Layout and fabricate components from sketches or verbal concepts
• Knowledge of pump from chemical metering to large centrifugal pumps
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to fabricate parts from blueprints or drawings
• Other duties as deemed necessary and assigned by management Work Schedule:This position works Monday through Friday, 8-hour Day Shift with scheduled breaks. This position also requires 24 hour on-call rotation, rotating weekends and overtime as deemed necessary. Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of multi-skill (millwright/mechanic) experience with an emphasis in paper mill maintenance, desirable but not necessary.Language Ability:Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English. Ability to effectively comprehend and follow through on simple instructions.Math Ability:Ability to read, add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.Reasoning Ability:Attention to detail and organized approach to work. Must be able to set priorities and work with minimal supervision, honesty, assertiveness, team-player and sense of urgency. Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standard circumstances.
  Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Multi-Skill Mechanic is a person who must be willing to work overtime and be on rotation call consistent with supporting a 24/7 operation. Candidate must be willing to participate in Mill and department safety discussions as well as abiding by all Company procedures, rules, and policies.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, potential electrical hazards, and vibration. The noise level in the environment is loud in some areas which require hearing protection. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach, climb, balance, stoop, knee, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Dunn Paper offers a competitive wage and benefits package to include, health insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement, paid holidays, vacations and more. All candidates must pass pre-employment screening, including mechanical aptitude tests, drug screen, physical and criminal background screening. Dunn Paper operates 24/7 on a rotating shift schedule. Candidates must be available for weekends and or nights. Hours vary based on scheduling needs and the rotating schedule.Dunn Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Dunn Paper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

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