Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Richmond, VA

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $31.83/hr with potential to increase additional $4.84/hour if completion of Pay-For-Skills.

Shift: Primarily 1st shift, but must be willing to work overtime, including weekends

This position is in our Paper plant in Richmond, Virginia. This location produces a finished paperboard from recycled paper material. While reporting to the Maintenance Excellence Coordinator, we expect you to have a proven record of quality workmanship, a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with co-workers and management, and for the safe, efficient performance of all duties, and must be willing to complete all tasks assigned by management. This position requires working alternating weekends, some holidays, and being available to answer call-ins on a rotating basis.

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company it truly is a special place.

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Day to day responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Knowledge of process equipment used in a Paper Mill.
• The ability to maintain and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Extensive understanding of rigging.
• Ability to precisely install couplings, bearings, pumps, rolls, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical equipment using state of the art alignment tools.
• Strong metal working skills including cutting and welding for fabricating.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and fitting a plus.
• A strong background in preventative maintenance.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Be a team player.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.