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Journeyman I Millwright

International Paper
Prattville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Nov 2025
💰 $76,000/yr

About the role

Position Title:

Journeyman I: Millwright

 

Pay Rate:

Journeyman I start at an hourly rate of $38.25/hr.

 

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 Plan, 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. 

 

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Day Worker (7:00a to 3:30p – Monday – Friday)

 

Physical Location100 Jensen Road, Prattville, AL 36067 – (334) 361-5566

 

Job Requirements:

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

 

  • 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

 

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:

 

  • 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

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
  • Mechanical Aptitude – Capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems
  • Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
  • Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
  • Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

 

Preferred Candidates will have:

  • Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
  • At least five (5) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
  • Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

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