Maintenance Mechanic

ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors as well as for animal feed and biomass pelleting. Other important business segments include automation and service business. The publicly listed technology Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and has a staff of approximately 29,000 employees. ANDRITZ operates more than 280 sites in over 40 countries.

Job Profile

Maintenance Mechanic

Working location: Starkville, MS

General Description

We are searching for Maintenance Mechanics for ANDRITZ to support the plant in our efforts to meet production goals.  Benefits package, paid holidays and vacations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Must be able to perform diagnostics, repairs, and routine tasks on production and support equipment to include, but not limited to:

> Hydraulic Systems

> Pneumatic Systems

> Mechanical Mechanisms

> Basic HVAC Understanding

> Heat Transfer Systems

> Motor/Pump Alignment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Associate Degree or Vocational Certificate in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent program

3-5 yrs industrial mfg. experience desired

• Languages: English
• Must pass drug screen and background check
• Stable work history
• Must be able to work any shift in a 24/7 operation
• Some lifting required
• Overtime and weekend work required
• Must pass hands-on skills test

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Good communication skills
• Expected to set good examples in attendance, work, safety and housekeeping

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.