Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman

Sylvamo Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability income

Gainsharing

Holidays and vacation

401K

Job summary

Sylvamo is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Technician for the Eastover, SC mill. This role requires 5 years in a heavy industrial maintenance setting, with the ability to pass skill and written tests. Expect duties including valve/gasket work, pump repair, and rotating assembly maintenance.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany your service. Candidate must be able to work all shifts, pass drug screens, and contribute to a safe, collaborative team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to function in a team environment.
• 5 years minimum experience in industrial setting as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment.
• Must be able to pass hands on skill test and written tests.

Responsibilities

• Replace valves and gaskets, perform basic welding, and repack pumps and valves.
• Repair rotating assemblies, motors, gear reducers, seals, and hydraulics/pneumatics.
• Operate forklifts and install pipe/tubing, cylinders, and drive systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Skill test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2026 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!

Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer located in Eastover SC, is seeking its next generation of top Electrical & Instrumentation 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.

Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Technician

Hourly pay rate is $37.93 - $40.28 starting pay 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.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment
• 5 years minimum experience in industrial setting performing as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment
• 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:

• Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment
• 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.