Maintenance Associate GM

Mechanical Maintenance Associate - $29.94

 

Pay Rate:

Maintenance Associates start at $29.94 per hour. Successful associates will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions earning up to $40.83

 

Physical Location:

Franklin Fluff Mill

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, Virginia 23851

757-569-4321

 

Shift:

Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm

 

Position Requirements: 

 

• Must have one (1) of the following
  • One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas:  MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE, OR PIPEFITTING.
  • One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline:  MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, OR PIPEFITTING.
  • Completed the 40-hour IP Curriculum
• Must be 18 years or older

• Eligible for employment in the US
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment
• Participate in four-week New Hire Integration (NHI) Orientation in a classroom setting
• Successful completion of 125 Day Probationary Period

 

 

Mill Operations:  You must be able to:

 

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
• Wear require safety equipment

 

Mill Conditions: You must be able to:

Operate or work in industrial conditions including warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Associates Degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines: Millwright, Machinist, Welding, OR Pipefitting
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding

Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

 

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 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 promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and we