Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

BW Papersystems is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team!

In this role, you will perform a wide range of operations related to the installation, repair and maintenance of the general plant, machinery and auxiliaries. Work involves a variety of hand, bench and machine operations that require skill and a thorough knowledge of the machine trade to install, maintain and repair a wide variety of complicated machine tools. Set up and operate typical machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, planer, burring mills, grinders and related equipment to repair or fabricate parts, including ordinary sheet metal work.

Key responsibilities/complexities include:

• Working from drawings, sketches, manufacturers' machine manuals, plant layout, specifications and instructions to move and install machines and equipment, make basic repairs and perform general maintenance duties.
• Assisting with the diagnosis of basic machine and equipment trouble, tearing down units, repairing or replacing defective parts or mechanisms, reassembling and trying out.
• Assisting with the installation of various attachments such as pumps, ducts, motors, tanks, guards, brackets and other accessories.
• Inspecting completed repairs, requisitioning new parts and equipment.
• Performing basic plumbing and pipefitting installations to maintain air, water, oil, steam lines and circulating systems; repairing toilets, pumps, valves, leaks and drainage systems.
• Performing basic carpentry and masonry operations in general maintenance of building; pouring concrete foundations for machine tools; performing ordinary welding and brazing operations as required.
• Assisting with the detection of defective materials or unusual conditions and reporting to proper supervision.
• Maintaining equipment and work area in a safe and orderly condition.
• Performing all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Being able to calculate decimals and fractions; must be able to perform basic shop math and arithmetic calculations.
• Having basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Having basic knowledge of machine and equipment construction and operation; familiar with various maintenance trades.
• Being willing to assist the maintenance team with other facility repairs and maintenance including but not limited to; snow removal, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, and cleaning.
• Possessing good communication and interpersonal skills; being able to independently solve problems while interacting with various teams and teammates on daily processes and flow. Must be capable of multi-tasking various duties throughout the day, have a positive attitude with an ability to be versatile and flexible.

Basic qualifications and requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment having experience working with facility repairs, maintenance, or machine related experiences

The approximate pay range for this position is $24/hr - $34/hr. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: BW Papersystems