Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Machinist)

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

401k with generous match

On-site Fitness Center

Gainshare program

Job summary

The Longview, Washington Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co is hiring a Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Machinist) in a fast-paced, self-directed team environment. A strong background in pipe fitting and mechanical services is required, with attention to safety and quality.

Starting wage is $44.69 per hour, with a wage range of $44.69 to $47.15; benefits begin on hire date. The role demands five years of hands-on experience and proficiency with manual equipment like lathes, mills, and

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on mechanical experience in a continuous process industry or construction trades.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints without supervision.
• Own machinist tools up to 6 inches.
• Balancing skills preferred.
• Must have layout skills and be a team player.
• Understand safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interact with team members and customers for mechanical services in a self-directed team.
• Work in environments with heat, humidity and noise; follow safety practices.
• Set up and operate manual machinery including lathe, knee mill, and drills.
• Troubleshoot failures in rotating assemblies (pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, conveyors).
• Read blueprints and lay out jobs; use computers and related software.

Skills

Team player

Blueprint reading

Willingness to learn

Tools

Lathe

Balancer

Knee mill

Vertical mill

Key seater

Radial drill press

Horizontal band saw

Horizontal boring mill

Job description

Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Machinist)

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: JOURN001313

• Posted : September 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $44.69 USD per hour

Locations

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Longview
Longview, WA 98632, USA

Description

The Longview, Washington Nippon Dynawave Liquid Packaging Business has an immediate opening for Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technician 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. We offer a competitive starting wage with the opportunity to advance based on skills and ability.

Starting wage is $44.69; wage range is $44.69 to $47.15.

Key Functions:

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 environment consists of extreme heat, humidity, and noisy conditions at times. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment and knowledge of industrial Lock/Out Tag/Out and other safe work procedures/practices is a requirement. Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of personal computers and associated software.

Requirements:

• Five years of hands on mechanical experience in a continuous process industry or construction trades.
• Ability to read and work from a blue print without supervision
• Own machinist tools up to 6”
• Balancing skills preferred
• Must have lay out skills
• Must be a team player
• Set up and use manual machinery
  • Lathe
  • Balancer
  • Knee mill
  • Vertical mill
  • Key seater
  • Radial drill press
  • Horizontal band saw
  • Horizontal boring mill
• A demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of and troubleshooting of failure modes of all types of rotating assemblies, i.e. pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, conveyors, etc.
• Understanding of and ability to perform many levels of repair, situation dependent, to maximize the process reliability of 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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