Journeyman I: Millwright

International Paper•Prattville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and performs many duties independently. International Paper’s Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction to prepare employees for promotion. The role is based at 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, Alabama, and is an hourly, full-time day-worker position with a listed schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Candidates must also be willing to work any shift or rotating shifts, regular overtime with last-minute notice, and regular weekends and holidays. The starting rate is $39.40 per hour. The work takes place in industrial conditions that may be warm or hot, dusty or dirty, and involve hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated surfaces, and confined spaces. Proper safety training and protection are provided for confined-space work, and required safety equipment must be worn. Employment conditions include technical online testing, an interview, a formal hands-on skills assessment, drug screening, a job-related health assessment, and periodic drug screens. International Paper offers health, welfare, and retirement benefits, along with leadership training and promotional opportunities. The company describes its workplaces as safe, caring, and inclusive, and states a commitment to sustainable practices.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Eligible for employment in the United States.
At least three years of work experience in at least one of these mechanical disciplines: millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting.
Willingness to work in industrial conditions that may include heat, dust, dirt, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces, with required safety training and protection.
Willingness to undergo technical online testing, an interview, and a formal hands-on skills assessment.
Willingness to undergo a drug screen and job-related health assessment as conditions of employment, and periodic drug screens.
Willingness to work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule.
Willingness to work overtime regularly, including with last-minute notification.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays regularly.
Willingness to wear required safety equipment.
Critical thinking and ability to analyze and use logic to address issues.
Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
Dependability and reliability.
Self-motivation to pursue training, advance to the next position, accept feedback, and make improvements or take corrective action.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or certifications in millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting.
Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
At least three years of work experience in millwright, machinist, welding, or pipefitting (also listed as a job requirement).

Responsibilities

Assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance work.
Perform maintenance duties independently as appropriate.
Install machines and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings.
Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators, and laser alignment equipment.
Install new and existing machinery and equipment.
Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
Refurbish and maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, and lime kilns.
Measure bearing clearances and shaft diameters.
Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues.
Fabricate structural materials as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.