Junior Maintenance Technician

Junior Maintenance Technician Build Your Career in Industrial Maintenance! Are you ready to jumpstart your career in industrial maintenance with hands‑on training and incredible growth potential? Do you have a passion for understanding how things work, troubleshooting complex systems, and keeping state‑of‑the‑art equipment running smoothly? We're seeking motivated and mechanically inclined individuals to join our team as a Junior Maintenance Technician. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a dynamic industrial environment. You'll work alongside experienced technicians, learning to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems. If you're eager to learn, safety‑conscious, and ready to contribute to a high‑performing team, this role is for you. What You'll Learn & Do Electrical Systems: Troubleshoot, repair, and wire 120V and 3‑phase 460V AC circuits, 24V DC control circuits, and install distribution systems up to 460V. Motor & Control Expertise: Wire single‑phase, 3‑phase 460V, and 3‑phase 4160V motors according to NEC/OSHA codes; troubleshoot and install coils, contactors, relays, and brakes. Advanced Equipment: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on process equipment, plant lighting, electrical circuits, motors, starters, MCCs, PLCs, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, and overhead cranes. Instrumentation & Controls: Understand and repair guiding systems, troubleshoot control valves and transmitters, and gain a solid grasp of pneumatic controls (controllers, actuators, positioners). System Knowledge: Interpret P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring drawings/diagrams; locate equipment I/O for various processes; gain general knowledge of mill electrical and pneumatic systems. Testing & Diagnostics: Use and interpret tools like Megohm meters and multimeters to accurately diagnose issues. Infrastructure Skills: Safely rack in/out 460V, 4160V, and 12.47kV breakers; run/bend conduit and pull wire. Equipment Operation: Safely operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes. Documentation & Communication: Read orders, perform math, understand technical manuals, and compose shift logs, reports, and emails. Housekeeping & Support: Participate in general housekeeping, including washing, sweeping, shoveling debris, cleaning leaks/spills, and emptying garbage cans. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process troubleshooting based on equipment design knowledge and perform other tasks as needed by Mill Management. What You'll Bring Education: A post‑secondary educational degree (2‑to‑4 year) from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced institution is required. Mechanical & Electrical Aptitude: Basic understanding of electricity and instrumentation, with a strong willingness to learn and apply new technical skills. Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to diagnose issues, learn from experienced technicians, and work toward effective solutions. Safety First Mindset: Commitment to safety, including guards, plant safety rules, securing electrical panels, disconnecting abandoned wiring, adhering to PPE requirements, eye and hearing protection, and lockout/tag‑out procedures. Physical Dexterity: Work with hand and power tools, manual dexterity with both hands, climb in/out of motorized equipment, operate pedals and lift controls, maneuver equipment safely. Lift up to 50 lbs safely and request help for heavier items. Mental Acuity: Read orders and reports, communicate orally, operate a calculator for basic math, and basic typing skills. Learning Aptitude: Proven record of learning new concepts and commitment to ongoing educational and certification training programs. Team Player: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with all personnel. Background Checks: Successful completion of drug testing/screening, background checks, physical exam, and reference checks. Availability: May require assignment to a rotating shift schedule. Your Compensation & Benefits Competitive Starting Salary: Begin at $50,000/year (based on 2080 hours) with significant earning potential. Overtime Eligibility: As a Salaried Non‑Exempt position, qualify for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. Incentive Plan: Participate in our Mill Incentive Program, earning a monthly maximum of 33.3% of base salary, paid quarterly. Total Compensation Potential: Achieve $75,000+ per year combining base salary, overtime, and incentive plan. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 401K Plan with Company Match Child Bearing/Parental Leave 9 Paid Holidays & Paid Vacation Company‑Provided Uniforms $300 Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement $250 Annual Prescription Safety Glass Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program Healthy Lifestyles Program: Earn up to $1200 annually for HSA $500 Annual Gym Membership Reimbursement Program Supplemental Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance Plans Income Protection Plans Legal and Travel Assistance Plans EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans #J-18808-Ljbffr