Maintenance A

Maintenance A  $32.09 hour / 2 - 2 - 3 Schedule / Pension

Position Title: 

Maintenance A  $32.09 Hour / 2 - 2 - 3 Schedule / Pension

Pay Rate:

$32.09 per hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly / Full-Time:

2-2-3 Schedule

Physical Location:

Newton Container

1525 Mt Olive Church Rd

Newton, NC  28658 

828-466-9324

The Job You Will Perform:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment.   Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality, and productivity. 

 Installation, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of containerboard plant machinery and equipment

•  Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
•  Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.  Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Movement/positioning/replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls.
• Position requires pushing toolbox to work areas. 
• Requires carrying, lifting, and transporting of parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means. 
• Job requires the following personal protective equipment:      cut resistant gloves and sleeves, heat resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, bump cap, ear plugs, and steel toed shoes. 
• Position requires the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screw drivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches on a continuous basis to perform normal duties.   Tools used can range from a small 4” screw driver to a 36” pipe wrench.  Tasks range from fine adjustments that require dexterity for circuit board adjustments to using both hands to apply force when pushing or pulling a wrench to break pipe fittings.
• Performs plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation. 
• Oils and greases machine.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.     
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wire and cables.
• Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Utilizes computer for work order entry and completion status.
• Initiates purchase order for parts for machines. 
• Will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes in assigned areas.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Ensuring Quality and Safety
• Knowledge in Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Machinery  
• On-the-job success in safety, attendance and quality of work expected.
• Maintenance experience in corrugated a plus. Strong knowledgeable of lubrication, hydraulics, welding, pneumatics, electrical and electronics technologies.
• Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
• Able to work with computer system for maintenance processes, stores and work orders.
• Provide own tools initially (tools worn out on the job will be replaced).
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Willing and able to work third shift, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance department.

  The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance