Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic - Big Island

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 123,040,000 - 125,247,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic for its Big Island, VA facility. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy machinery in a paper mill, with potential training as a day or shift mechanic and possible duties as a Reliability Vibration Technician.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 4+ years industrial maintenance experience, and a valid Journeyman card or equivalent apprenticeship/technical credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years or more industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman card OR apprenticeship completion OR relevant technical certs.
• Shift schedules, overtime, and emergency callouts as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, align, and adjust heavy machinery used in paper production.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on conveyors, pulpers, refiners, winders, and other paper mill machinery.
• Diagnose machinery malfunctions and repair or replace bearings, gears, shafts, and belts.
• Use micrometers, dial indicators, and alignment lasers for precise setup and alignment.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify parts using welding, grinding, and cutting techniques.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and boost reliability.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and report machine status and work order comments.
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and confined spaces.
• Assist in startup and commissioning of new equipment or machinery.
• Continuously seek improvements in maintenance processes and equipment performance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman card or mechanical apprenticeship completion

Technical school certifications aligned to mechanical maintenance

Job description

Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic - Big Island

Your Job
Georgia Pacific’s Containerboard Division is currently seeking a talented Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic to join our Big Island, Virginia team.

The Millwright in our paper mill are responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy machinery and mechanical equipment used in the paper manufacturing process. This role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work with precise equipment and tools, and knowledge of paper mill operations to ensure the continuous, safe, and efficient production of paper products. Millwrights will be trained as day mechanics and shift mechanics and may be assigned to either. Millwrights may also be required to train and serve as a Reliability Vibration Technician.

Our Team

GP's Big Island, VA containerboard mill produces the paper used to make boxes. Half of the production is made from 100% recycle fiber and the other half uses about 25% recycle fiber. In 2015, a $50 million upgrade enabled the production of a higher return product. The mill employs approximately 330 people. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s packaging business please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made !

Maintenance Mechanics must be willing to work a rotational shift schedule (up to 12 hours), holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

This position's starting pay is Journeyman mechanic $42.94. If moved to shift, $43.71.

What You Will Do

• Install, assemble, align, and adjust heavy machinery and equipment used in paper production.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems including conveyors, pulpers, refiners, winders, and other paper mill machinery.
• Diagnose machinery malfunctions and perform repairs or replace parts such as bearings, gears, shafts, and belts.
• Use precision tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and alignment lasers for accurate equipment setup and alignment.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify parts or equipment using welding, grinding, and cutting techniques.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and report on machine status. Documenting job plan feedback, precision data and work order comments.
• Follow all safety procedures related to lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined spaces, and hazardous materials.
• Assist in startup and commissioning of new equipment or machinery.
• Continuously seek improvements in maintenance processes and equipment performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years or more industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman card OR proof of completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program OR completion of technical school / certifications aligned to mechanical maintenance
• Work shift schedules, overtime, and emergency callouts as required.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experiencewith hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience withhand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and welding equipment.
• Lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.