Maintenance Journeyman I

American Kraft Paper Industries; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life and Accidental Death

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Kraft Paper Industries is seeking a Maintenance Journeyman Millwright in White Hall, AR. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and focuses on troubleshooting, servicing, and aligning production equipment to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, repairing pumps and gearboxes, and working with the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient facility operations. The role requires physical readiness and tolerance to high temperatures.

Qualifications

• 4-year apprenticeship for industrial millwright or 5+ years industrial experience as a first-class millwright
• Must have full knowledge of lock out procedures and willingness to use them
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, tables and equipment manuals
• Experience with centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, fans, and agitators
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in elevated temperatures

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and service production and support equipment safely and minimize downtime
• Collaborate with Operations and Mechanical Maintenance Team for maximum facility support
• Identify mechanical malfunctions and determine causes
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, tables, charts, and manuals
• Align equipment to specified tolerances
• Repair mechanical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, fans, and agitators

Skills

Lockout procedures

Reading blueprints/schematics

Pump maintenance/packing

Hydraulic hose fabrication

Equipment alignment

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Education

4-year industrial millwright apprenticeship or 5 years industrial experience

Tools

Torque wrench

Dial indicator

Pumps and gearboxes maintenance

Conveyor systems knowledge

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address 14A06 - White Hall, AR 71602, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Manufacturing, American Kraft Paper Industries is a leader in the production of specialty papers. We are pleased to announce that our facility is seeking a committed individual to join our team and grow their career as a full-time

Maintenance Journeyman Millwright

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Journeyman is responsible for:

• Troubleshooting and servicing all production and support equipment within the facility in a safe and efficient manner while ensuring minimal downtime.
• This position will work closely with Operations and the Mechanical Maintenance Team to provide maximum facility support.
• Providing mechanical support in locating and determining types of mechanical malfunctions within the mill.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, tables, charts, formulas, and equipment instruction manuals.
• Aligning equipment to specified tolerances.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment including centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, fans, and agitators

Qualifications: Requirements:

• Either recognized 4-year apprenticeship for industrial millwright or minimum 5 years industrial experience as a first-class millwright.
• Must have full knowledge of lock out procedures and willingness to use them.
• Must be able to pack pumps using correct packing material and can demonstrate the ability to pack an allis chamber or similar pump.
• Must be able to pack soot blowers, i.e., IK300, IK525 OR 69B.
• Must be able to rebuild single stage pumps, i.e., Worthington pump.
• Must be able to perform maintenance and repairs on any company vehicle; this includes changing and setting plugs, condensers, batteries, check and set timing, change oil, grease, etc.
• Must be able to change coupling grid.
• Must be able to replace drive belts requiring knowledge of various belts and setting proper tension.
• Must be able to remove, rebuild and replace conveyor rolls.
• Must be able to make-up hydraulic hoses that will pressure test.
• Must be able to set and align pumps and motors including installing sprockets, chains, pulleys and belts.
• Must be able to use dial indicator to check for run-out on coupling face.
• Must be able to use torque wrench to torque bolts to predetermine settings.
• Have proven ability to make seal and bearing installations; a written test may be developed for this.
• Must be able to identify bolt grades.
• Must be able to replace shafts, bearings, belts and motors.
• Must be able to work on hydraulic equipment.
• Must be able to remove and replace pads on paper machine clutch assembly.
• Must be knowledgeable about all safety equipment and show willingness to utilize it.
• Ability to work in a physically intense environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.

Maintenance Journeyman - Machinist positions start at $36.63 and pay as high as $42.18.

American Kraft Paper offers an extensive benefit package including:

• 401K with company Match and Fixed Contributions
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death
• Paid Time Off

AKPI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.