**Job Description**

**Maintenance A+ $34.35 Hour/ 2 - 2 - 3 Schedule / Pension**

**Position Title:**

Maintenance A+ $34.35 Hour/ 2 - 2 - 3 Schedule / Pension

**Pay Rate** :

$34.35 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.

**Location:**

NEWTON, NC 28658

**Category:** Hourly Job

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