Maintenance Journeyman Level 3

Position Title: 

Maintenance Journeyman Level 3

Pay Rate: 

$45.43/hr. 

Physical Location:

Vicksburg Mill

3737 Hwy 3

Redwood, MS 39156

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time 

• Days (7am-3:30 pm – Monday-Friday)

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age

• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience 

• Eligible for employment in the US

• At least three (3) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING

• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)

  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills

  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

  • Undergo an job related health assessment as a condition of employment

  • 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

  • Wear required safety equipment

  • Include 50lb lifting requirement

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s): 

• Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING

• At least five (5) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING

• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

The Job You Will Perform: 

This position will assist journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Millwright      

•   Install machine and equipment according to lay-out plan, blue prints and other drawings

•   Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment

•   Install machinery; new and existing equipment

•   Repair and lubricate machine and equipment

•   Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, lime kiln

•   Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters

•   Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues

•   Fabricate structural materials as needed

•   Other duties as assigned

Machinist:

• Fit and assemble part to fabricate or repair to maintain industrial machines

• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction

• Understanding blueprints and field drawings and machine parts

• Utilize machine measuring equipment

• Repair, reproduce or rebuild various parts

• Understand different materials and their machining properties

• Fabricate machine parts

• Perform aligning of machines and field machining

• Operate cranes, tow motors and forklifts

• Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues

  •   Other duties as assigned

   

  Welding:

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, selecting the appropriate welding processes and materials, operating welding equipment safely

• Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick Welding), ensuring proper joint preparation, and maintain weld quality and integrity

• Perform field measurements and installations as needed

• Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blue prints and other drawings

• Operate overhead cranes, tow motors and fork lifts

• Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed

  •   Other duties as assigned

   

  Pipefitter:

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings

• Perform welding or brazing  as needed

• Perform field measurements and installations as needed

• Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blue prints and other drawings

• Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed

• Conduct pressure testing to ensure integrity

• Understand specifications and regulations related to plumbing and piping system

  •   Other duties as assigned

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues

• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team

• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable

• Self-Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

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. 

The Career You Will Build:

Our training and certification program will provide many opportunities to develop new skills for advancement. 

Future opportunities may include:

• Becoming a skilled trainer for future new employees; 

• Becoming a safety advocate and leader; 

• Leadership Development training to allow for potential growth into supervisory roles

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.