Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman

Sylvamo•Eastover, SC

17h•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us! Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer located in Eastover SC, is seeking its next generation of top Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technicians for the Eastover, SC Mill. We are looking for dependable women and men with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to fill our challenging positions. Sylvamo offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health care, life insurance, disability income, gainsharing, holidays, vacation, 401K and retiree savings. Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Technician Hourly pay rate is $37.93 - $40.28 starting pay with opportunity to progress

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic computer skills
Able to function in a team environment
5 years minimum experience in industrial setting performing as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment
Must be able to pass hands on demonstrated skill test and written tests.
Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
Willing and capable of working all shifts
Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
Wear required safety equipment
Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related discipline (Millwright, Machinist, Welding, OR Pipefitting)
Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment
Strong math/physics understanding
Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side

Responsibilities

replacing valves & gaskets
basic welding
repacking pumps & valves
forklift operations
screwed pipe & tubing installations
cylinder repair
pump repair & replacement
repair of rotating assemblies
roll repair and replacements
motor replacements
repair of mechanical drive systems
gear reducers
seals
fans
hydraulics
pneumatics
lubrication
rigging

Benefits

health care
life insurance
disability income
gainsharing
holidays
vacation
401K
retiree savings
premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more.
paid time off
paid holidays per year