Junior Maintenance Technician

Job Description

General Summary:

The Junior Maintenance Technician assists with installations, servicing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance functions on plant equipment. This equipment includes but is not limited to; diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems associated with process equipment, plant lighting equipment, electrical circuits, motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, transformers, switches, transmitters, automatic valves, regulators, guide systems, distributed control systems, PLC's, overhead cranes, etc. May perform additional duties as assigned. This job may require assignment to a rotating shift schedule. The Junior Maintenance Technician must be able to read orders, possess basic to intermediate math skills, read and understand technical manuals and literature and be able to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists and cranes. The Junior Maintenance Technician is expected to learn the following functions listed below:

1. Apply safe working practices and principles of preventive and first-line maintenance
2. Basic understanding of Electricity and Instrumentation.
3. Able to safely rack in and rack out breakers.
4. Able to use and interpret a Megohm meter and mulitmeter; volts, amps and ohms
5. Able to troubleshoot, repair, and wire circuits and electrical equipment.
6. Able to troubleshoot, repair, and install controls: coils contactors, relays, brakes etc.
7. Able to troubleshoot and install switches; proximity, speed, limit, pressure etc.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of where to find equipment I/O for various processes. 
9. Able to run and bend conduit and pull wire.
10. Able to interpret PID, hydraulic, pneumatic and wiring drawings/diagrams.
11. Understanding of pneumatic controls including controllers, actuators, and valves.
12. General knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems in mill.
13. Basic understanding and repair of various types of bearings conveyors, and gearboxes.

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) is required.

 

Essential Job Functions:

1. Mental Ability - Must be able to read orders & prepare reports legibly and properly. Must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant. Must be able to operate a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Basic typing skills are essential because shift logs, reports, and emails must be composed.

1. Physical Ability- The Junior Maintenance Technician must be able to work with hand and power tools and requires manual dexterity with both hands. Must be able climb in and out of motorized equipment and be able to operate two foot pedals as well as operate both hands/arms for driving and lift controls. Must have excellent depth perception to maneuver motorized equipment around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Manual lifting of items is frequent. Must be able to move, position, and climb ladders in a safe manner.

1. Safety - It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians must ensure guards are in place, follow plant & safety rules, policies, and procedures. Must secure all open electrical panels and insure that all abandoned wiring is disconnected from all power sources. Must follow the posted PPE requirements for arc-flash protection. PPE must be worn per posted plant regulations when work on energized circuits is required. Eye protection must be worn when cutting, drilling or other machining operations are performed. Hearing protection must be worn at all times. Must follow lockout/ tag out procedures and assist with lockout/tag out for maintenance and operations tasks. Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic circuits is necessary to help insure safe lockout/tag outs. Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner and determine when help is needed to lift heavier items. Attendance to all Safety Meetings is mandatory.

Physical Description:

Work can be physically and mentally demanding at times. Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians must be able to physically change valves, transmitters, and small motors as needed. Must be able to observe immediate and overall areas for electrical hazards and take appropriate action. Simple rigging skills are required. Sweeping and mopping MCC and other work areas and emptying garbage cans is required. Cleaning up leaks and spills is required as needed. 

 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)

Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks

Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude

Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided

Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.

Working knowledge of equipment design for process troubleshooting.

Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

 

Salary Compensation

Junior Maintenance Technicians will be Salaried Non-Exempt (qualify for overtime above 40 hrs./week)

 

Benefits

Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance Plans

Supplemental Spouse & Child Life Insurance plans

Child Bearing & Parental Leave

401K Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance Program

Healthy Lifestyles Program

Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracking Program

Income Protection Plans

Legal and Travel Assistance Plans

EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans

Wireless/Auto/Discount Plans

Location(s)1800 A Sarasota Business Parkway, Conyers, Georgia 30013
Additional Information

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.
Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D

EEOC StatementPratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.