Position Title:
Mechanical Maintenance Associate
Pay Rate:
33.58
Physical Location:
Lithonia Box
6792 Marbut Rd
Lithonia GA 30058
770.482.3145
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time
Night shift- 12 hours rotating 7pm-7am plus OT as needed
Job Requirements
· At least 18 years of age
· Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
· Eligible for employment in the US
· Must have one of the following:
o One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, or PIPEFITTING; OR
o One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Maintenance Disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, or PIPEFITTING
· Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
o 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)
o Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
o Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
o Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
o Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
o Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
o Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
o Wear required safety equipment
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It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):
· Associates degree or certification(s) in any IP Core Maintenance Skills or related disciplines (Millwright, Machinist, Lubrication, Welding, Automotive Maintenance, or Pipefitting)
· Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
· Technical knowledge and experience with:
o Pump repair and replacement
o Repacking pumps and valves
o Rigging
o Repairing mechanical drive systems, rotating assemblies
o Bearing installation, maintenance, and replacement
o Replacing motors, valves, and gaskets
o Replacing and repairing cylinders
o Production machine/equipment maintenance
o Rotating equipment
o Reading and interpreting blueprints, tables, graphs, and diagrams
o Industrial safety procedures and equipment
o Gear reducers
o Oil seals
o Basic welding
o Forklift operation
o Gears
o Roll repair and replacement
o Hydraulics/Pneumatics
o Knowledge of mobile equipment
o Product moving systems
o Installing screw pipe and tubing
o Steel fabrication
o Pipefitting
o Maintenance-related computers and software
o Facility maintenance and repairs
o Servicing vehicles
The Job You Will Perform:
This position will assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance craftsmen in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program allows you to earn while you learn through hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.
The Skills You Will Bring:
· 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
· Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.
Learn more at internationalpaper.com.