Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Calhoun, Tenessee is seeking talent to fill the position of Mechanical Maintenance Technician. This job is an hourly position.
Domtar Calhoun mill, founded in 1954, is a leading producer of towel and tissue products for some of the largest retailers in the United States. With the recent expansion of its tissue operation at the Calhoun facility, along with additional manufacturing and converting facilities in Florida and Maryland, Domtar, formerly Resolute, has created a competitive integrated tissue business that serves the North American market. In 2018, the company invested $20 million to build a new distribution center, further enhancing its capabilities and commitment to meeting the needs of its customers.
Our Calhoun location (Tennessee) is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Mechanical Maintenance Technician. You will be responsible to provide safe operation of your assigned mill equipment to work in a safe and productive manner to maximize quality and production while minimizing unscheduled downtime.
What you gain by working with us:
- A base salary of $43.87 per hour, or $45.86 for rotating shifts
- The opportunity to work overtime paid at time and a half
- Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
- 401 (K) saving plan
- A retirement plan with employer contribution
- A personnel and family assistance program
- A training and development support program
- An employee referral program
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion
Your responsibilities:
A journey-level Millwright/Machine Repairer and must be qualified to, and will be required to demonstrate, proficiency in all the following:
- Maintains on all types of gears, bearings and seals and the application of each.
- Sets and aligns such equipment as (but not limited to) pumps, gearboxes, etc. Skilled in the use of mechanical, electrical, and optical instruments used to perform the various alignment requirements.
- Reads and makes material takeoffs from blueprints, performs layout work as required. Use sketches and blueprints for field work. Understands and utilizes the computer to order parts, materials, and equipment.
- Experienced in the utilization of various types of lifting, pulling, and carrying devices such as, but not limited to, cranes (fixed and mobile), chain falls, come-a-longs, pull lifts, etc. and experienced in performing the necessary rigging to perform the lifting, pulling, carrying, etc.
- Rebuilds: Pumps, Reducers, Air Compressors, Screens, Conveyors, Air Foils, Gearboxes, etc.
- Installs and connects various types of piping.
- Perform the replacement, alignment, and tension adjustment of all types of drive belts associated with the operation of Company equipment.
- Must have the capability of using various types of measuring instruments, necessary to perform and check the work. Must have a working knowledge of the principles and troubleshooting techniques of hydraulic systems and pumps.
- Uses various welding and burning techniques.
- Uses lubricant grading system,
- Possess a good working knowledge of Millwriting, Machining, Welding and/or Pipefitting.
- Work rotating shifts (after 1 year of service) or M-F day-shift hours along with overtime and/or weekends as needed
We at Domar are a diverse group of individuals who possess a wide variety of skills. Here, we believe that giving you the ability to maximize your potential without constraint is key to our shared success.
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
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