MAINTENANCE - MILLWRIGHT - ASSOCIATE

Sylvamo Corporation; Town of Ticonderoga (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Sylvamo Corporation is seeking a Maintenance - Millwright Associate to join their team. This entry-level position involves assisting in various maintenance tasks, including welding and mechanical repairs. Candidates must be willing to work shifts and overtime. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefit plans

Defined pension plan

401k with company match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• One year experience in Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT.
• One year vocational/technical education in Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman mechanics in routine maintenance work.
• Replace valves & gaskets, perform basic welding, and repair rotating assemblies.

Skills

Maintenance

Welding

Forklift Operations

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.

Come grow with us!

Maintenance - Millwright Associate This is to advise you of permanent vacancies for entry level into the Maintenance – Millwright Associate program.

Hourly pay rate is $31.23/Hour, as of June 1, 2024.

This position will assist journeyman-level mechanics in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently.

Duties for mechanics include, but are not restricted to, replacing valves & gaskets, basic welding, repacking pumps & valves, forklift operations, screwed pipe & tubing installations, cylinder repair, pump repair & replacement, repair of rotating assemblies, roll repair and replacements, motor replacements, and repair of mechanical drive systems.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum high school graduate or GED equivalent
• Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following two criteria to be able to apply for an open Maintenance Associate position.
  
  
• One (1) years’ experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT
• One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Mechanical Discipline: MILLWRIGHT
• The first 120 days are a probationary period to determine if the employee elects to continue as well as an opportunity for Management to make an initial determination whether the employee has the capability to progress in maintenance work.
• Each Associate will be expected to acquire a complete set of tools for the type of work they are doing.
• From time to time, it may be necessary for maintenance employees to work overtime. All Maintenance employees are required to stay when they are needed. In addition, it may be necessary to call in maintenance personnel after regular hours. The employees are expected to come when they are called, not just when it is convenient.
• It is understood that junior qualified maintenance employees are required to work shift work if more senior employees on shift work request to workdays.

PLUS: Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment.
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment.
• Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
• Work overtime on a regular basis and with last-minute notification.
• Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis.
• Wear required safety equipment.
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical and dental benefit plans
• Defined pension plan
• 401k with company match
• Short-term disability & Long-term disability
• Life insurance

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.