Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-off

Nine paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Enhanced 401k with match

Quarterly Gainshare

Employee Assistance Program

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company has an immediate opening for Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technicians with a hands-on mechanical background, including pipe fitting, in a self-directed, safety‑driven heavy industrial setting. This on-site role is based in Longview, WA.

The starting wage is $44.69 per hour, with a potential range to $47.15. Five years of experience and journey-level rating in pipe fitting, welding or a related trade are required; excellent teamwork and safety commitment are

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on mechanical experience in a continuous process industry or related field.
• Journey-level rating in pipe fitting, welding, mechanical trades, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding and troubleshooting of rotating assemblies.
• Ability to read and apply equipment drawings and work plans.

Responsibilities

• Safely install, repair, inspect, adjust and troubleshoot mechanical equipment.
• Work from work plans and equipment drawings.
• Take measurements, enter requisitions and install parts under supervision.
• Collaborate with team and communicate with customers.
• Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out and PPE procedures.
• Work outdoors in a heavy industrial setting with potential heat/noise.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Job description

Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: JOURN001312

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $44.69 USD per hour

Locations

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Longview
Longview, WA 98632, USA

Description

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company has an immediate opening for Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technicians with a varied background in mechanical skills, including pipe fitting, and who have the ability to work in a self-directed work environment where teamwork, quality, and workplace safety are the standards. Starting wage is $44.69; wage range is $44.69 to $47.15.

Key Functions:

The successful candidate must safely be able to perform mechanical equipment installations, repairs, inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting at the journeyman skill level in a heavy industrial environment. They must be able to take basic equipment information, including work plans and equipment drawings, and apply them on-the-task. They must take necessary measurements, enter requisitions, and install equipment or parts with general direction from a supervisor. This position requires excellent communication skills, willingness to learn and participate as part of a self-directed team. This includes the ability to interact constructively with team members and customers for mechanical services. The work is often performed outside in a heavy industrial process environment, which can at times include high heat, humidity, and noise. Candidates must be able to understand and perform standard safe work practices such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Personal Protective Equipment selection and use, and other safe work procedures/practices are requirements.

Requirements:

• Five years of hands-on mechanical experience in a continuous process industry or construction trade.
• Journey-level rating in either pipe fitting, welding, mechanical trade, or equivalent experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and troubleshooting of failure modes of all types of rotating assemblies (i.e. pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, conveyors, etc.).
• Understanding of best practices for installing basic rotating machinery components such as bearings, seals, and couplings.
• Understanding of and ability to perform many levels of repair to maximize the process reliabilityof the mill.
• Working knowledge of computers and associated software.

Desirable (not required) Skills:

• Predictive/preventive maintenance experience (lubrication skills, vibration tech.)
• Machinist, pump rebuilds and assembly
• Maintenance planning and administration skills
• Interview/skills test

Comprehensive benefits start on date of hire and include:

• Paid Time-off, including vacation, nine paid holidays and additional floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance, and other optional voluntary benefits
• Enhanced 401k with generous match and additional company contribution
• Quarterly Gainshare
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Fitness Center

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company is an equal employment opportunity employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce.

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