Maintenance Electrician

Position Title:

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.06 - $33.00

Category/Shift: 

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location:

400 Central St.

West Monroe, LA 71292

The Job You Will Perform: 

The Electrical Maintenance Technician performs a variety of activities to maintain plant equipment and facilities in optimum operating condition. These activities include scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency/breakdown repairs. The Electrical Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. 

Must follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for self and team member’s safety at all times.  Always follow lock out and tag out, MSK, and always use personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toed shoes & safety vest, others as required).  Must understand and carry out housekeeping standards.  Must demonstrate teamwork and resolve issues effectively and professionally.  Must be capable of running machine at safe speeds and top quality to meet customer needs.

Primary Maintenance Electrician duties/responsibilities include:

• Follow all safety rules and practices.

• Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.

• Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.

• Reference equipment manuals and other technical literature.

• Contact and work with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results.

• Accurately using measurement and test equipment.

• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed;

• Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.

• Accurately and completely preparing, and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork.

• Trouble-shoot and solving problems.

• Maintain teamwork with other associates.

• Keep supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications:

• Qualifications for Maintenance Electricians are the ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices; well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team. 

• The Maintenance supervisor evaluates Maintenance Electricians qualifications.

The Skills You Will Bring: 

Demonstrated ability to detect, prevent, and resolve quality issues, involving the Operator or management for resolution of issues or confirming quality expectations as needed.  Must be able to read a standard tape measure, read and thoroughly understand job specifications, and follow written and oral directions.  Must be a self-starter, able to operate from directions or independently as needed.  Demonstrated ability to add and subtract all units of measure read and copy figures, and count and record figures.  A comprehension level is required to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in English in written or oral form and to deal with problems. Constant standing, walking, and reaching at or below shoulder level; frequent twisting, bending, and lifting from the ground; repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds.  Must be willing and able to work daily and weekly overtime, including weekends, as business conditions require.  Must be willing to accept direction from the Operator to insure the most efficient operation possible.  All other duties as assigned.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience: International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join: International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.