Journey Mechanic

Port Townsend Paper Corporation • Port Townsend, WA

2d • $46 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is hiring a Journey Mechanic to join our maintenance team at our mill in Port Townsend, Washington. This is a full-time, permanent union position represented by the United Steelworkers with a starting wage of $45.73 per hour, plus overtime opportunities and an excellent benefits package. The Journey Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, aligning, and troubleshooting industrial machinery and equipment throughout the mill. This is hands-on mechanical work in a heavy industrial environment.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)
The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships. At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of mechanical trade experience OR 2 years of journey-level mechanical experience.
• Completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program or equivalent hands-on trade experience.
• Experience working with industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with mechanical maintenance, equipment alignment, bearings, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, and rigging equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Must pass the Ramsay Mechanical Diagnostic with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical capacities evaluation.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and ongoing drug testing.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with welding, machining, rigging, or fabrication is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment drawings, and schematics.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools.
• Install and maintain equipment such as conveyors, shafting, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and other mill equipment.
• Move and position machinery using hoists, jacks, rigging equipment, dollies, rollers, and other tools.
• Align machinery and equipment using precision measuring tools.
• Repair, replace, and lubricate mechanical components.
• Perform machining and fabrication work as needed, including operating an engine lathe.
• Perform welding, cutting, fitting, rigging, and other mechanical maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and identify mechanical issues such as misalignment, bearing problems, vibration, and other equipment failures.
• Use the mill's maintenance management system to document work and equipment conditions.
• Work with other maintenance and operations employees to safely complete repairs and maintenance.
• Work safely around industrial equipment, chemicals, steam, dust, noise, and other mill hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• United Steelworkers Union representation
• Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
• 1 week of vacation after 6 months of employment, increasing to 2–5 weeks each January based on tenure
• 9 paid holidays
• 24 hours of personal holidays per calendar year
• $200 annual safety shoe allowance
• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED