Embarking on a mechanical trade career in Arkansas City, KS, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical education, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 56,655 mechanical trade professionals in Kansas, with average weekly wages ranging from $211.67 to $1,075. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with the potential to earn over $56,000 annually for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
Where you will work: The Cypress Bend facility is located in the historic Mississippi River Delta and produces bleached paperboard and bleached Kraft pulp, used in the production of folding cartons, commercial print paperboard, carded packaging, and cup stock. This facility boasts over 300 talented employees and stretches across 730 acres. Clearwater Paper employees are proud to manufacture a high-quality product for an essential industry. Cypress Bend is a rural community with close access to the Mississippi River. This is a wonderful location for those who love the outdoors and offers plenty of activities including fishing, hiking, camping, and biking. The Cypress Bend area also offers several opportunities for social and civic involvement including the McGehee Hospital, McGehee Boys & Girls Club, Food Pantry, Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas City Food Pantry, Paws and Claws Humane Society, and the Polite Foundation. Cypress Bend emphasizes exposure to the arts including the WWII Japanese Internment Museum, Desha County Museum, and SEArk Concert Association. Cypress Bend is in close proximity to McGehee, Monticello, and Drew Central public schools as well as UAM McGehee College of Technology and WAM Crossett College of Technology. What you will do: As an intern at Clearwater Paper, you will have the exciting opportunity to work on value-adding projects and gain a general knowledge of manufacturing. Engineering Interns will work under the supervision of our Department Managers to develop, implement, and maintain our systems to meet business objectives and goals. Partner with Clearwater Paper engineers to learn the paper-making process from creation to distribution Identify areas of improvement through strategic projects Collaborate with others including cross-functional leaders and team members What you will need: To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following: High attention to detail with strong organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical skills Effective oral and written communication skills, leadership experience, and self-motivation Majoring in Chemical Engineering with a 3.0+ overall GPA Interested in learning more about career opportunities at Cypress Bend, Arkansas? Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
See More Details >>Description LB&B Associates Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Chief Engineer to support its newly awarded subcontract to provide operations and mechanical maintenance services of government facilities in the Kansas City, KS area. LB&B Associates Inc. is a subcontractor to TeamGOV. Incumbent employees are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate shall have at least a High School Diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a Chief Engineer or related position in a central plant overseeing the preventative and corrective maintenance of similar equipment the facilities being managed under this contract. EPA Universal Refrigerant License required. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, self-starting leader who enjoys the challenges of daily involvement with an operating and maintenance team. The ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization is essential. Summary:Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Reviews job orders to determine work priorities. • Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous production operations. • Coordinates activities of maintenance workers. • Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations. • Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff. • Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities. • Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. • Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. • Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures. • Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Requirements Please see job description. Summary Please see job description.
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY: Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for setting up, adjusting and maintaining assigned equipment within an area. Maintenance Mechanics are expected to use a continuous improvement mentality and work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and tests equipment to verify functionality • Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum quality production • Review production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance • Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection/rework • Develop and promote positive working relationships with Operations, QA, and all others • Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications • Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action • Analyzes and documents cause of production delays on daily production report • Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed. • Contribute to a positive, safe and clean work environment by taking initiative and being an example • All other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Organizational and time management skills • Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and question in a well though out, positive, and professional manner • Ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and respect • Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form • Ability to focus on the details of an issue • Ability to take direction humbly and collaborate in order to define and pursue team goals • A positive outlook and attitude in taking initiative and problem solving, unprompted QUALIFICATIONS: • Previous manufacturing maintenance experience preferred Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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