Maintenance Journeyman Level 1 (J1)

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Pay Rate: 
$37.51/hr. 

 

Sign-on Bonus:     
New hires are eligible for $2,500 Sign-on Bonus AND Up to $5,000 Relocation Bonus (if applicable)

• Must be new hires to International Paper after 10/13/2021 and must have not been employed by another International Paper location in the previous three (3) months
• Up to $5,000 in relocation assistance will be available for new hires that relocate more than 75 miles from the Savannah Mill

 

Physical Location: 
Savannah Mill
1201 W Lathrop Ave 
Savannah, GA 31415

 

Category/Shift: 
Hourly Full-Time 

 

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• At least three (3) years of work experience in any one of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING

 

• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo an job related health assessment 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 required safety equipment

 

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): 

• Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in any one of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

 

The Job You Will Perform: 
This position will assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion 

 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

Millwright:

• Install machine and equipment according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment
• Install machinery, new and existing equipment
• Repair and lubricate machine and equipment
• Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, lime kiln
• Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
• Fabricate structural materials as needed
• Other duties as assigned

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Welding:

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, selecting the appropriate welding processes and materials, operating welding equipment safely
• Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick Welding), ensuring proper joint preparation, and maintain weld quality and integrity
• Perform field measurements and installations as needed
• Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings
• Operate overhead cranes, tow motors and forklifts
• Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed
• Other duties as assigned

 

Pipefitter:

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Perform welding or brazing as needed
• Perform field measurements and installations as needed
• Assemble and install pipes, and