Journey Level Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E)

Norpac; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Vision + Dental

401k match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

NORPAC is seeking a Maintenance/M&E technician in Longview, WA. The role involves working in a continuous processing environment, performing maintenance on industrial equipment, and supporting journey-level mechanics. Compensation ranges hourly with clear progression and strong safety expectations.

The position offers benefits and opportunities to advance within a tier-based system, with emphasis on multi-craft skills and learning new trades in a paper-milling setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures.
• Excellent team and communication skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Strong interest in learning other crafts.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a tier-based system.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial equipment as part of a maintenance team.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks including lubrication, filter changes, and belt adjustments.
• Assist journey-level mechanics in part replacement and equipment diagnostics.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Keep work areas and tools organized.

Skills

Safety procedures

Team communication

Self supervision

Willingness to learn

Tier-based system understanding

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP functions

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WA - Longview, WA 98632

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Salary Range: $48.98 - $57.99 Hourly

Job Category: Manufacturing

ABOUT NORPAC:

From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA., the NORPAC mill produces high-quality, packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.

NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world-class performance while leading a principle-based, process-disciplined organization.

Qualifications

General Requirements Include:

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Strong interest in learning other crafts
• Willingness to learn and grow within a tier-based system
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program

Required: (Tier 1 - Entry)

• Minimum two years' experience in a continuous processing industry in an entry level maintenance role
• Assisted in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment
• Performed preventive maintenance (lubrication, filter changes, belt adjustments)
• Supported journey level mechanics in part replacement and equipment diagnostics
• Followed safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintained organized work areas and tools

Required: (Tier 2 - Experienced)

• Minimum of a journey-level rating or equivalent millwright and/or mechanical experience plus at minimum two years of experience working in a continuous process industry in a maintenance role

Multi-Craft Skills Experience

• Lubrication, welding, and basic electrical
• Hydraulics, rigging, shop fabrication, and layout
• Bearing assembly and mounting, precision fitting, alignment
• Troubleshooting and machine shop capabilities
• Print reading and precision assembly

Preferred:

• Multi/cross-craft experience is a plus, (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Knowledge of SAP functions
• Previous leadership experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Previous work experience working in paper or pulp mill maintenance

Compensation:

• Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E Tech) $47.30
• Experienced - Journey Level Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E Tech) $48.98
• Senior Maintenance Technician $50.65
• Specialist (Area Expert) $53.85
• Lead Technician (Crew Leadership) $55.92
• Expert (Mill Wide Leader) $57.99

Typical Progression: An experienced journey level millwright/maintenance mechanic generally starts at $48.98/hour and typically advances to $50.65/hour after 3-6 months, based on time, performance, and completion of in-house skills testing

Benefits:

• medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.