Electrical Maintenance Associate

Pay Rate:

$27.27/hour

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Maintenance Associates may be scheduled either a four-day 10-hour schedule Monday through Thursday (7am-5:30pm) 

or assigned to partner with an E&I Shifter, working rotating shifts.

Physical Location:

Columbus Modified Fiber

371 Manufacturers Drive (Industrial Park)

Columbus, MS  39701

662-243-4651

The Job You Will Perform:

This position supports International Paper's 

Columbus Modified Fiber Plant (CMF), located in 

Columbus, Mississippi.  CMF is a vital part of International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers Business.  We are a converting operation that produces specialty fibers used in the production of diapers, filtration products, and other absorbent personal care products.

We are looking for dependable team members with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.  Associates assist journeyman-level E&Is in routine maintenance work, as well as performing many duties independently.  Duties for E&Is include, but are not limited to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, as well as instrumentation and control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair.

Position Responsibilities:

• Personally exhibit safety as a core value and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety
• Represent both company policy and direction
• Develop knowledge of department and mill operations processes, equipment and systems
• Assist mechanical craft as needed
• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Utilize the International Paper Change Process to drive change
• Work effectively alone or within a team
• Utilize strong organization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Make timely and effective decisions
• Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends
• Wear all required safety equipment and PPE
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated work surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

• Perform other duties as assigned

   

   

The Skills You Will Bring:

Required:

• Must be at least age 18
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience required
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment
• AND one of the following
  • One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas:  INSTRUMENTATION or ELECTRICAL, OR
  • One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Instrumentation Electrical Disciplines:  INSTRUMENTATION, ELECTRICAL, or HVAC
• Must satisfactorily pass pre-employment assessment testing and post offer drug/alcohol screen, background check and physical
• Able to work in a tobacco-free environment
• Able to work a rotating shift schedule
• Able to work overtime

• Able to work holidays and weekends

   

Preferred:

Two year Associate Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines (Instrumentation or Electrical)

Relevant work experience in an industrial environment