Mechanical Technician

Career Opportunities: Mechanical Technician (31165) Requisition ID 31165 -Posted - United States - Moncure, NC - Maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical) and Reliability - No Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork?Join our Moncureteam as aMaintenance Technician! This role will start training on dayshift, but is subject to move to a 12 hour rotating shift schedule, based on business needs. What we are looking for: Two-year Degree in Mechanical studies. High School Diploma or equivalent required. 5 years industrial mechanical skills experience (bearings, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes). Industrial welding and fabrication experience Industrial mechanical troubleshooting skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred. Familiarity of the basic functions of SAP (not required) Strong written and communication skills Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required. Ability to work at heights, in hot, noisy & dirty environments required. Ability to lift 50 Ibs required. Proven ability to be self-motivated is required. What we offer: A competitive hourly rate, plus a profit share/gain share program Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program In this role, you would: Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner, working closely with area operators to resolve maintenance related issues. Maintain Maintenance Logbook ensuring it is current at the end of each shift. Take ownership of assigned Area and show support for the Area Management initiative within the mill. This includes knowing the downtime, quality and safety issues in your Area and work to resolve them. Assist in developing PMs for your area. Daily interaction with Area Operators and PIC’s to know and address their issues. Communicate maintenance issues to Operators, PIC’s, Planners, and peers in an effective and efficient manner. Interface with Area Planner to coordinate down day & daily work schedules. Work with other crafts & operators to increase uptime reliability. Assist other crafts during breakdowns. Check the ‘Action Log’ daily and work with the Area Planner to get items in your Area resolved. Investigate the root cause of equipment failure and make recommendations for long term fix. Enter appropriate work requests for required follow-up work. Complete assigned work orders or other PM/PdM activities as assigned. Seek to continually improve skill-set (with vendor training, web based training, seminars, etc). Attend and participate in maintenance crew meetings and other group functional meetings and training. Support the Asset Reliability Process (ARP) as it is rolled out. This includes Area Management, Planning & Scheduling, Daily Schedules, etc. Support the crew to maintain activities for meeting, training, and on-shift vacation coverage. Wear radio and respond to issues in your area when needed. Let operations and peers know about changes made while on shift. Physical Requirements: Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery. Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment. Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up 70 pounds. Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects. Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures. About Us : At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. ------ Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arauco North America, Inc.