Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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 West Carrollton, (Ohio, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Mechanical Maintenance Technician. This job is full-time permanent.

At Domtar, we’re driven to improve quality of life. With annual sales of $5.2 billion, we make a wide variety of products that people around the world rely on every day, from copy paper to baby diapers. And how we do business is just as important as what we make.     

We’ve earned Great Place to Work certification in the U.S. and a Forbes ranking as one of Canada’s Best Employers. Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.

Duties Include:    

• Safely provide Mechanical services to perform scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs to industrial-manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Use preventative and predictive maintenance techniques to maintain machinery and equipment health
• Effectively troubleshoot and solve equipment issues while working with cross functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Contractors)
• Follows established safety rules and regulations
• Safely use hand tools and power tools
• Construct, assemble, install, repair, maintain and dismantle industrial machinery and equipment, according to layout plans, blue prints, and other drawings
• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot the following: pumps, mechanical-power transmission components (belts, chains, gears, reducers, variable-speed drives, shafts, sheaves, couplings, clutches, brakes), machine rolls, hydraulic & pneumatic components, cylinders, valves, fans/blowers, conveyors, bearings, tapes, hoists, cranes, elevators, mechanical seals and other equipment as directed
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs on a variety of equipment
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and various powered industrial vehicles
• Maintain accurate shop records on all responsible equipment and services
• Keeps work areas and shop areas clean and compliant with 5S standards
• Accepts a reasonable amount of overtime and emergency call in work beyond normal working hours
• Performs other work as directed by Supervisor in a flexible team environment

Qualifications    

• Must have 5 or more years of Industrial Maintenance Experience.
• Journeyman Card Preferred
• Ability to construct, assemble, repair and dismantle industrial machinery and equipment
• Ability to understand schematic diagrams, AutoCAD drawings, blueprints, sketches, building plans and other OEM specifications
• High standard of integrity and professionalism
• Must have mechanical aptitude consistent with maintenance-employee norms
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to follow directions, and manage multiple tasks
• Dependable, organized, cooperative, and team oriented
• Conscientious, self directed and disciplined
•  Must be able to work 8, 10, or 12 hours shifts including weekends and Holidays

Compensation:   

The hourly rate range is $33.24 - $36.09 per hour. Holiday hours worked are paid at double-time, Sunday hours are paid at time & a half, and shift differential is paid on 2nd and 3rd shifts. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, paid holidays and an opportunity to participate in the 401(k) and retirement saving plans. Eligibility of up to 4 weeks' vacation DOE. 

Schedule:    

The new hire will be scheduled on 1st shift for the first months of the training. The employee will then follow a rotating shift on the Southern Swing Shift Pattern: https://www.worksightflow.com/posts/the-southern-swing-shift-pattern  

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.  

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.