INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC - MILLWRIGHT

Industrial Mechanic - Millwright

Newman & Company

About : Located in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, our long-standing family-owned mill has been a cornerstone of the community for over a century.

With an annual production exceeding 70,000 tons of premium paperboard, our products are essential components in various industries, including paper boxes, game boards, puzzles, book covers, and tablets.

At Newman Paperboard, we take immense pride in our rich heritage as a fifth-generation American-made enterprise and our unwavering commitment to industry-leading safety standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools; reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure smooth operation of machines, efficiency of building systems, and upkeep of physical property.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels; replace filters; and perform other maintenance actions.
• Assemble, install, and / or pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and associated costs.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
• Dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to remove defective parts.
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance on all relevant equipment regularly.
• Ensure the physical property remains in good condition and address any unsafe conditions promptly (e.g., broken gates, damaged fencing, burnt-out exterior lights, illegal dumping).
• Repair and rebuild pumps.
• Conduct general building maintenance.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of pumps, grinders, conveyor belts, gear-drives, and motors.
• Experience in general building maintenance, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing; licensing in at least one discipline is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance within an industrial environment.
• Good physical condition with sufficient strength to perform job functions, including heavy lifting and mobility to traverse properties, mount ladders, and stairs in multi-story buildings.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

• Health Insurance
• Credit Union
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay

Newman and Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.