Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician

 Nippon Dynawave  Packaging Company has an immediate opening for Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technicians with a varied background in mechanical skills, including pipe fitting, and who have the ability to work in a self-directed work environment where teamwork, quality, and workplace safety are the standards. Starting wage is $44.69; wage range is $44.69 to $47.15.

Key Functions:

The successful candidate must safely be able to perform mechanical equipment installations, repairs, inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting at the journeyman skill level in a heavy industrial environment.  They must be able to take basic equipment information, including work plans and equipment drawings, and apply them on-the-task.  They must take necessary measurements, enter requisitions, and install equipment or parts with general direction from a supervisor.   This position requires excellent communication skills, willingness to learn and participate as part of a self-directed team.  This includes the ability to interact constructively with team members and customers for mechanical services.  The work is often performed outside in a heavy industrial process environment, which can at times include high heat, humidity, and noise.  Candidates must be able to understand and perform standard safe work practices such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Personal Protective Equipment selection and use, and other safe work procedures/practices are requirements.

Requirements:

• Five years of hands-on mechanical experience in a continuous process industry or construction trade.
• Journey-level rating in either pipe fitting, welding, mechanical trade, or equivalent experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and troubleshooting of failure modes of all types of rotating assemblies (i.e. pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, conveyors, etc.).
• Understanding of best practices for installing basic rotating machinery components such as bearings, seals, and couplings.
• Understanding of and ability to perform many levels of repair to maximize the process reliability of the mill.
• Working knowledge of computers and associated software.

Desirable (not required) Skills:

• Predictive/preventive maintenance experience (lubrication skills, vibration tech.)
• Laser alignment skills
• Machinist, pump rebuilds and assembly
• Maintenance planning and administration skills

Recruiting Process

• Written aptitude test 
• Interview/skills test

Comprehensive benefits start on date of hire and include:

• Paid Time-off, including vacation, nine paid holidays and additional floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and other optional voluntary benefits
• Enhanced 401k with generous match and additional company contribution
• Quarterly Gainshare 
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Fitness Center
• Annual boot allowance  

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company is an equal employment opportunity employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.

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