Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician Position The principal responsibilities of the Mechanical Technician position are to ensure that the processes are maintained in a preventive fashion to ensure optimum reliability and up time. This position troubleshoots processes and has the ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems associated with process equipment. The Mechanical Technician is responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment such as pumps, transmissions and other components. The Mechanical Technician position is part of a Maintenance Team that supports the paper machine. The position coordinates closely with the paper machine operations teams as customers of the reliability centered maintenance support services the maintenance team is responsible for delivering. Education and/or Experience: Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) along with 24+ months of experience is required. Salary Compensation Mechanical Techs will be Salaried Non-Exempt (Standard 40 hours and eligible for overtime after 40) New Hire (Base): $60,000 Level 1 Mech. Technician: $62,500 Level 2 Mech. Technician: $65,000 Level 3 Mech. Technician: $67,500INCENTIVE PLAN: Earn up to 33.3% of monthly base pay; paid out quarterly ScheduleRotating 12 hour shifts, both days and nights included; 8 or 10 hour "day" Monday-Friday, occasional weekend on-call coverage It is expected that all of our Mechanical Technicians will fill both day and shift roles over the course of time. Mechanical Technicians must be able to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists and cranes. The Mechanical Technician must possess basic to intermediate math skills. Must be able to read and understand blue prints, technical manuals and literature. Must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly.