Summary:

This position is an hourly millwright/mechanic for pump service work at the Leland, NC facility. The Mechanic must perform skilled work in the dissassembly, preparation, cleaning, inspection, assembly, maintenance, and repair of a variety of thick stock and vacuum pumps used in the paper mill industry. Mechanics must employ a high degree of accuracy and precision in performing work according to instructions and specifications. Assignments are received in the form of oral instructions, manuals, blueprints, and by reference to worn or broken parts.

Essential Functions:

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble assemblies and sub-assemblies related to paper machine rolls using various power and hand tools.
• Measures work carefully by using precision tools such as a micrometer.
• Uses, adjusts, cleans, and stores the tools, machinery, and equipment of the mechanics trade.
• Mounts and Dismounts Bearings and assemblies to OEM specifications using power pullers, grease assist, hydraulic nuts, Flux heaters, and occasionally cutting torch.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Knowledge of:

• Job related materials.
• The tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the mechanics trade.
• OEM specifications and measurements related to precision bearing fits and proper mounting procedures.
• Working knowledge of bearing types, housings, journals, end covers, clutch hubs, seals, labyrinths, etc
• The hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics trade.
• Knowledge or familiarity with vacuum and thick stock pumps is a huge plus.
• Overhead crane operation and handling large heavy objects by crane
• Safe work procedures and ability to recognize need for and utilize all necessary personal protective devices and procedures

Ability to:

• Visualize parts or equipment that need to be assembled from rough sketches and oral instructions.
• Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids.
• Understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Work cooperatively with other employees.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Needed Attributes:

Self - motivated

Problem - solver