Mechanical Maintenance Associate

Sylvamo Corporation; Eastover (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability income

Gainsharing

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retiree savings

Job summary

Sylvamo is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Associate for the Eastover, SC Mill. The role involves hands-on mechanical maintenance, valve and pump repair, and upkeep of rotating equipment in a heavy industrial setting.

You will work as part of a skilled maintenance team to keep the mill running smoothly. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and a year of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent vocational training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to function in a team environment.
• 1 year minimum experience in industrial maintenance as Mechanic or Millwright.
• 1 year vocational/technical education in Industrial Maintenance/Welding/Millwright.
• Must pass hands-on skill and written tests.

Responsibilities

• Replace valves and gaskets, basic welding, repack pumps and valves.
• Repair/replace mechanical components and drive systems.
• Operate forklifts and perform piping installations.
• Maintain rotating equipment, gears, seals, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ensure safety practices and proper rigging.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Math/Physics understanding

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical education (Industrial Maintenance/Welding/Millwright)

Job description

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!

Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer located in Eastover SC, is seeking its next generation of top Millwright Maintenance Technicians for the Eastover, SC Mill. We are looking for dependable women and men with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to fill our challenging positions. Sylvamo offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health care, life insurance, disability income, gainsharing, holidays, vacation, 401K and retiree savings.

Mechanical Maintenance Associate

Hourly pay rate is $33.24 - $35.52 start with opportunity to progress

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, repair of mechanical drive systems, gear reducers, seals, fans, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication and rigging.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment
• 1 years minimum experience in industrial setting performing as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment
• 1 Year Vocational/Technical education in the field of Industrial Maintenance/Welding/Millwright.
• Must be able to pass hands on demonstrated skill test and written tests.

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
• Willing and capable of working all shifts
• 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 Requirements:

• Associate degree in a related discipline (Millwright, Machinist, Welding, OR Pipefitting)
• Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong math/physics understanding
• Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side

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.