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Maintenance Level I - GM

International Paper
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2025
💰 $73,560/yr

About 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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