Pratt Industries · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Technician
Shreveport, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPratt Industries is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join their Maintenance Team that supports the paper machine. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems, ensuring optimum reliability and uptime of processes.
ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Ensure that the processes are maintained in a preventive fashion to ensure optimum reliability and up time
Troubleshoots processes and has the ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems associated with process equipment
Responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment such as pumps, transmissions and other components
Must be able to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, hoists and cranes
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
Apply safe working practices and understand the principles of preventive and first-line maintenance
Correctly diagnose a range of mechanical faults and plan a suitable course of action
Understand the principles of power transmission systems; recognize, remove and refit taper-lock bushes, keyed shafts, belts, chains & couplings; install & align shafts; tension drive train components
Correctly remove and refit various types of bearings (roller, ball, etc) identify various bearing types, understand their typical applications & recognize common defects
Recognize stripped threads and correctly use thread repair equipment
Manufacture gaskets and understand how to remove and replace seals and gland packing
Understand the operation of various gearboxes, (helical, spur and worm-wheel)
Correctly dismantle and replace drive belts
Recognize various types of conveyor systems and their main components
Identify typical faults and correctly remove, replace and track a conveyor belt
Employ the appropriate welding process (MIG, TIG, or Stick, as appropriate)
Pipe fitting duties as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for the safe use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution)
Computer/Data entry skills
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue prints, P&ID's, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
Able to apply concepts of high school math
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Leading root cause analysis and problem solving teams
Analytical and field troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyer systems, breakers, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc
Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new complex applications
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee is occasionally required to sit
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
Practical application training may require some out-of-state travel to various other Pratt Paper Mills
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Pulp/Paper or Chemical Engineering
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Mill incentive Program: Earn up to 26.67% of monthly base pay each month (paid monthly)
Long Term and Short Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Dependent Flexible Care
Health savings account
Life insurance
Gym reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper company.
Founded in 1985
10001+ employees
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