Journeyman I: Millwright

International Paper • Prattville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman I: Millwright assists journeyman-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance and performs many duties independently. International Paper’s Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experience and classroom instruction to prepare employees for promotion. The role is based at 100 Jensen Road, Prattville, Alabama, and starts at $39.40 per hour. The stated schedule is 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 (including with last-minute notice), weekends, and holidays.

The position involves industrial working conditions that may include heat, dust, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated work surfaces, and confined spaces. Proper safety training and protection are provided for confined-space work, and required safety equipment must be worn.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• At least a high school graduate, GED holder, 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, which may include heat, dust, hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated work surfaces, and confined spaces.
• Willingness to undergo technical online testing, an interview, and a formal hands-on skills assessment.
• Willingness to undergo a drug screen for illicit drug use as a condition of employment and periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
• Willingness to undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment.
• Willingness to work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule.
• Willingness to work overtime regularly, sometimes with last-minute notice.
• Willingness to work holidays and/or weekends regularly.
• Willingness to wear required safety equipment.
• Critical thinking skills, including analyzing issues and using logic to address them.
• Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Self-motivation to pursue training for advancement and accept feedback to 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman-level mechanical maintenance technicians with routine maintenance work and perform many duties independently.
• 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 clearance and shaft diameters.
• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues.
• Fabricate structural materials as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k).
• Company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education and development, including tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including home, auto, vision, and pet insurance.
• Leadership training and promotional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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