Maintenance Level I - GM
International PaperAbout the role
Journeyman 1 Millwright– $36.78
Pay Rate:
A Journeyman 1 starts at $36.78 per hour. Successful journeymen will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions earning up to $41.85
Physical Location:
Franklin Fluff Mill
34040 Union Camp Drive
Franklin, Virginia 23851
757-569-4321
Shift:
Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm
12 Hour Rotating Shift – 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am(once qualified)
Position Requirements:
- Must have one (1) of the following:
- Successful completion of millwright apprenticeship or comparable education
- Two (2) or more years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience
- Two (2) or more years’ experience as a millwright
- Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Eligible for employment in the US without assistance
- Basic computer skills
- Participate in two-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
- Undergo pre-employment computer-based testing, panel interviews & a hands on assessment
- 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
- Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends
- Wear required safety equipment and PPE
- Continue to develop skills to become a multi-skill mechanic
- Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)
- Demonstrate integrity and operate ethically
- Personal accountability to working safely
- Drive for success and advancement within the company
Position Responsibilities:
- Read and understand blueprints, mechanical drawings and technical manuals; fabricate from drawings
- Precision alignment
- Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot lubrication systems
- Troubleshoot, inspect, install and lubricate various bearings and seals
- Repair and replace rotating assemblies
- Repair mechanical drive systems
- Troubleshoot, repair, replace and repack pumps and valves
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and cylinders
- Install, troubleshoot and repair product moving systems including conveyor rolls, belts, gates, sheaves and sprockets
- Operate heavy equipment including cranes, tow motors, scissor lifts, etc.
- Basic burning, cutting, and welding skills
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Ability to further general mechanic maintenance skills
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
- Paid Vacation
- Eligible for one (1) week of vacation after six (6) months of employment.
- Eligibile for two (2) weeks after one (1) year of employment
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