Mechanical Apprenticeship — Hands-On Plant Maintenance

Port Townsend Paper Company; Port Townsend, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Union position

Health plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental & vision

Job summary

Port Townsend Paper Corporation in Port Townsend, WA, is seeking a Mechanical Apprenticeship candidate for an on-site role. The program offers hands-on training in machinery installation, alignment, and maintenance within a union environment.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and development across welding, machining, and general maintenance tasks. Competitive wage and shift differentials are provided.

Qualifications

• Craft level skills and equipment-specific knowledge for pulp & paper processes.
• Basic welding, cutting, machining, metalworking, computer operation, fitting, rigging are desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a small work team.

Responsibilities

• Install machinery and equipment per layouts, blueprints, and drawings using hoists and hand/power tools.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine procedures.
• Dismantle machines with hand tools as needed.
• Move machinery using hoists, dollies, and rollers.
• Assemble and install equipment such as shafting and conveyors on foundations.
• Align machines with precision tools and anchors.
• Repair and lubricate machines; operate lathes to finish parts.

Skills

Craft level skills

Equipment-specific knowledge

Chemical handling procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Port Townsend Paper Corporation in Port Townsend, WA, is seeking a Mechanical Apprenticeship candidate for an on-site role. The program offers hands-on training in machinery installation, alignment, and maintenance within a union environment.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and development across welding, machining, and general maintenance tasks. Competitive wage and shift differentials are provided.