Maintenance Mechanic- Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication, Installation Technician
Maintenance Mechanic
- Heavy Manufacturing
Pay Rate
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$ 37.25 /hr. Opportunity to earn $48/hr+
Physical Location
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Cedar River Mill
4600 C St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Category/Shift
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Hourly Full-Time (2 positions, 1 Days and 1 Shift)
4 Day Shifts (4:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)--- 7 days off
4 Night Shifts (4:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) --- 3 days off
3 Day Shifts (4:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) --- 1 day off
3 Night Shifts (4:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) --- 3 days off
Job RequirementsAt least 18 years of age
Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
Eligible for employment in the US
At least three (3) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
Must be willing to meet the following requirements:Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands‑on assessment of skills
Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
Undergo a job‑related health assessment as a condition of employment
Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
Wear required safety equipment
It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
At least five (5) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
The Job You Will Perform:This position will work alongside mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands‑on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.
Millwright- Install machine and equipment according to layout plan, blueprints and other drawings
- Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment
- Install machinery, new and existing equipment
- Repair and lubricate machine and equipment
- Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines
- Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters
- Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
- Fabricate structural materials as needed
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction
- Fit and assemble parts to fabricate or repair to maintain industrial machines
- Understanding blueprints and field drawings and machine parts
- Utilize machine measuring equipment
- Repair, reproduce or rebuild various parts
- Fabricate machine parts
- Perform aligning of machines and field machining
- Operate cranes, tow motors and forklifts
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, selecting the appropriate welding processes and materials, operating welding equipment safely
- Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick Welding), ensuring proper joint preparation, and maintain weld quality and integrity
- Perform field measurements and installations as needed
- Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to layout plan, blueprints and other drawings
- Operate overhead cranes, tow motors and forklifts
- Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- Perform welding or brazing as needed
- Perform field measurements and installations as needed
- Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to layout plan, blueprints and other drawings
- Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed
Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
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