Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman
About the role
Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer located in Eastover SC, is seeking Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technicians for its Eastover, SC Mill.
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
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Able to function in a team environment
- Minimum 5 years experience in industrial setting performing as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment
- Pass hands on demonstrated skill test and written tests
- 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)
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
Benefits
Sylvamo offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health care, life insurance, disability income, gainsharing, holidays, vacation, 401K and retiree savings.
Pay
Hourly pay rate is $37.93 - $40.28 starting pay with opportunity to progress.
Schedule
Work all shifts and may require overtime and weekends.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life insurance
- A generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Company Information
Sylvamo 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.