Lead Mechanic
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Maintenance Lead Person
Pay Rate:
$42.44/hour
Category/Shift:
3rd shift
Physical Location:
Lexington Box facility
129 Zenker Road
Lexington SC 29072
The Job You Will Perform:
International Paper is currently recruiting a Lead Maintenance Technician at our converting location Lexington South Carolina. Our Lead Maintenance technicians are responsible for safely providing maintenance support to their respective corrugated manufacturing facility. Successful candidates are expected to utilize both mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics hydraulics bearings power transmission lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs A/C D/C motors and drives schematics) in our continuous process manufacturing environment to achieve machine uptime metrics. They will also work with operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems and they will be engaged in preventative maintenance processes through- out the entire plant. This position willbe assigned to various shifts as needed for shop performance.
- Following all safety rules and practices
- Performing and training other technicians routine maintenance tasks and preventive maintenance activities
- Ensuring mechanics have proper tooling and equipment for upcoming jobs
- Contacting and working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
- Acting as a back-up maintenance supervisor as needed
- Trouble-shooting and solving problems
- Maintaining teamwork with other associates
- Keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations
- Performing other duties as assigned by supervision
- Assist with leading weekly maintenance priority meeting
- Managing work order system utilizing SAP
- Promote and train Machine champion process
Qualifications for this position include:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical degree preferred.
- Strong communication and computer skills.
- The ability to plan/schedule in coordination with production and maintenance teams.
- 5 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment with maintenance exposure.
- Ability and interest to advance into a maintenance leadership role.
- Successful candidates are expected to utilize both mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge.
- On-the-job success in safety attendance and quality of work expected.
- Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities.
- Willing and able to work any shift call-ins holidays and overtime as there is a constant demand for overtime in our maintenance departments.
Benefits You Will Enjoy:
- Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
- Retirement pension and 401k Matching Program
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Life & Disability Insurance
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 120 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyreProud 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce and pulp for diapers tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis Tenn. we employ approximately 38000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America Latin America North Africa and sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting .
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 contactor .
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
About Company
We transform renewable resources into innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, corrugated cardboard boxes, pulp and paper products, recycling solutions.
