Multi-craft Mechanic

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com.

Responsibilities

• Repairing, installing, and rebuilding mechanical equipment throughout the mill
• Possessing personal initiative in meeting the training requirements to improve individual industrial skills specific to the RYAM Fernandina Plant

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of industrial maintenance experience
• Proficient in base craft and qualified to perform all tasks associated with troubleshooting, pump installation and alignment, conveyors, drag chains, operating heavy equipment, and repairing or replacement of mill equipment.
• Able to draft, read and understand mechanical drawings, machinery specifications and parts list
• Functional in three (3) additional base skills (millwright, pipefitting, instrumentation, machinist, carpentry or electrical)
• Knowledge of pumps, filters, grinders, gears, hydraulic systems, pipe installation and welding
• Possess basic computer and handheld devices skills
• Own a complete set of basic mechanical tools
• Self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
• Experience with Predictive Technologies such as Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound equipment, and Precision Alignment preferred
• SAP experience preferred

Qualifications

• Must pass and maintain all medical and fit-testing requirements for respiratory equipment
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for an extended period, climb narrow stairs, ladders, and scaffolding
• Work in confined spaces or at heights and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds during the shift

Skills

• Basic mechanical tools
• Computer and handheld devices skills
• Respiratory equipment
• Medical and fit-testing requirements

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Potential to earn $100,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term / Long term disability
• Bonus / Merit
• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Retirement plan

Pay

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Schedule

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