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:

As a Junior Maintenance Technician, you'll be a vital part of our maintenance team. You'll start by assisting with installations, servicing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance. Your learning journey will include becoming proficient in:

• Electrical Systems: Troubleshooting, repairing, and wiring 120V and 3-phase 460V AC circuits, 24V DC control circuits, and installing distribution systems up to 460V.
• Motor & Control Expertise: Wiring single-phase, 3-phase 460V, and 3-phase 4160V motors according to NEC/OSHA codes, and troubleshooting/installing coils, contactors, relays, and brakes.
• Advanced Equipment: Diagnosing 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: Understanding and repairing guiding systems, troubleshooting control valves and transmitters, and gaining a solid grasp of pneumatic controls (controllers, actuators, positioners).
• System Knowledge: Interpreting P&ID, hydraulic, pneumatic, and wiring drawings/diagrams. You'll learn to locate equipment I/O for various processes and gain general knowledge of mill electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Testing & Diagnostics: Using and interpreting tools like Megohm meters and multimeters (volts, amps, ohms) to accurately diagnose issues.
• Infrastructure Skills: Safely racking in/out 460V, 4160V, and 12.47kV breakers, and running/bending conduit and pulling wire.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operating motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists, and cranes.
• Documentation & Communication: Reading orders, performing basic to intermediate math, understanding technical manuals, and composing shift logs, reports, and emails.
• Housekeeping & Support: Participating in general housekeeping, including washing, sweeping, shoveling debris, cleaning leaks/spills, and emptying garbage cans to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Contributing to process troubleshooting based on equipment design knowledge and performing other tasks as needed by Mill Management.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a dedicated individual with a strong foundation and a desire to grow.

• Education: A post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4-year degree) from a college, university, technical school, military, vocational, or other advanced educational institution is REQUIRED.
• Mechanical & Electrical Aptitude: A basic understanding of electricity and instrumentation, with a strong willingness to learn and apply new technical skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to diagnose issues, learn from experienced technicians, and work towards effective solutions.
• Safety First Mindset: A paramount commitment to safety, including ensuring guards are in place, following plant safety rules and policies, securing electrical panels, disconnecting abandoned wiring, adhering to PPE requirements (especially arc-flash protection), wearing eye and hearing protection, and strictly following lockout/tag out procedures.
• Physical Dexterity: Ability to work with hand and power tools, manual dexterity with both hands, climb in/out of motorized equipment, operate pedals and lift controls, and maneuver equipment safely. You'll also frequently lift items manually and move/position ladders safely. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and know when to ask for help with heavier items.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to read orders and reports, communicate orally with all personnel, operate a calculator for basic math, and possess basic typing skills.
• Learning Aptitude: A proven record of learning new concepts and a commitment to participating in ongoing educational certificate training programs.
• Team Player: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with all personnel.
• Physical Requirements: The work can be physically and mentally demanding. You'll need to observe areas for electrical hazards, perform simple rigging, and maintain the cleanliness of work areas.
• 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: Invest in Your Future!

We offer a robust compensation package designed to reward your dedication and support your well-being and growth.

• Competitive Starting Salary: Begin at $50,000/year (based on 2080 hours), with significant earning potential!
• Overtime Eligibility: As a Salaried Non-Exempt position, you'll qualify for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week, with built-in overtime due to our 4-shift rotating schedule.
• Lucrative Incentive Plan: Participate in our Mill Incentive Program, where you can earn a monthly maximum of 33.3% of your base salary (paid quarterly)!
• Total Compensation Potential: Achieve $75,000+ per year with base salary, overtime, and incentive plan combined!
• 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: Invest in your education and career growth!
• Healthy Lifestyles Program: Earn up to $1200 annually for your 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

Ready to launch your career with a company that values your growth and expertise? Apply today and become a key part of our maintenance team!

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