Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Company: Essity
Location: Cherokee
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide. Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere. About the Role Essity is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician. They will be responsible for reducing unscheduled maintenance, increasing uptime and lowering maintenance costs by developing maintenance capabilities and effectiveness. Be a shared resource for the entire mill when technical expertise or other capabilities are needed to solve a problem, support a project, or implement changes, and will strive to drive safe, respectful, and positive workplace interactions. The ideal candidate should/could live in .Barton/Cherokee, AL We’re looking for people who embody our Beliefs & Behaviors and bring curiosity, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. If you want to learn and grow in a collaborative environment where your skills are challenged, but you’re always supported, we would love to connect. What You Will Do Perform preventative maintenance on process equipment to improve area process reliability Learn new technology, processes and equipment and educate other maintenance technicians and operators Assist operations in troubleshooting equipment and processes Maintain necessary documentation (drawings, diagrams, bill of materials, etc.) and communicate repairs to others Perform corrective maintenance on process equipment by performing precision maintenance best practices to optimize equipment life Perform maintenance activities in accordance with all relevant safe work practices such as specified by regulatory guidelines (OSHA, NFPA70E, etc.) and mill safety policy Participate in improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and reduce process equipment failures Who You Are High School Diploma or GED For Electricians: Electrical work scope includes knowledge in motor control circuits, instrumentation (transmitters, control loops, control valves, I/P, etc.), AC & DC drives, electrical power distribution, Allen Bradley PLC software, Honeywell software, I/O devices, pneumatic & hydraulic systems and other industrial electrical systems; For Mechanics: Mechanical work scope includes knowledge of industrial process equipment (process pumps, gearboxes, agitators, screw press, conveyors, fans, etc.), machine alignment, belt drives, chain drives, installation of roller bearings and drive couplings, machine rolls and other industrial mechanical systems. What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Compensation and Benefits: Expected Compensation $31.61 - 42.23/ hourly rate benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance PTO offering with Paid Holidays Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. Additional Information The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com Together, we are improving lives, every day Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity269694

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