Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Company Profile NPS was founded in 1996 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are committed to providing high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. With multiple locations across the United States, NPS makes towel and tissue products for the Away from Home markets in addition to specialty packaging material (both protective and insulating) for a broad assortment of retailers and customers.

Job Overview

Maintain equipment in the best possible running condition with minimum downtime and cost. Perform journeyman-level work in the design, installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively participate in "downs"; meetings; projects; and work on specific work orders as needed
• Assist with maintenance initiatives and monitor the compliance of all safety policies
• Co-manage the Fire /Security system at the facility
• Manage the general facility maintenance-i.e., Snow removal; lawn/landscape maintenance; HVAC
• Actively participate in the ongoing training within the department for each employee
• Clearly communicate to all crews and shifts the events of the shift to ensure a smooth and highly productive handoff from shift to shift
• Facilitate resolution of problems that may arise within the Maintenance area and bring unresolved issues to the Production Manager
• Understand bearing removal and installation practices
• Pipefitting skills and proficiency at using hand tools, portable electric tools, and stationary shop equipment
• Value in preventive and predictive maintenance practices such as daily rounds and lubrication
• Practice/understand rigging fundamentals
• Ability to go online and troubleshoot and advanced PLC programming
• Knowledge of contactors and starters, motors, and motor controls
• Installing and maintaining various electrical controls and automation
• Wiring 460/230-volt 3 phase motors
• Understanding of servo, hydraulic and pneumatically actuated equipment
• Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in an industrial establishment
• Experienced with electric motors from fractional hp to 600 hp including servo driven motors
• Repair belt, chain, and sprocket conveyor systems
• Possess introductory electrical aptitude, willing to grow in the electrical field
• Responsible for all other tasks as assigned

Required Experience

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Have good mechanical aptitude and machine operating skills
• Be willing to work various hours depending on production and training schedules
• Technical or Vocational degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Manufacturing or Paper Converting experience is preferred