Mechanical Tradesperson

SWM International; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a skilled Mechanical Tradesperson for its Munising, MI facility. The role supports paper machines and coating lines within a collaborative Maintenance Team led by the Maintenance Manager.

This hourly position requires rotating shifts and a proactive, safety-conscious approach in a dynamic industrial environment. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, a team mindset, and a willingness to work extended hours if needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience.
• Willing to work rotating shifts and overtime.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with ability to meet objectives.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing processes to optimize reliability and uptime.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment; troubleshoot and repair as needed.
• Assist with service calls while on duty.
• Ensure tools, parts and supplies are available for each job; complete service records.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Team oriented

Rotating shift flexibility

Read instructions

Job description

Job Description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Location

Munising, MI

Description

The Munising, MI facility is seeking a skilled Mechanical Tradesperson to be part of a Maintenance Team that supports paper machines, offline coating/saturating lines, and general mill needs. The position coordinates closely with the Paper Department and Specialties Department teams as customers of the Maintenance Department. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager. This is an hourly paid position that initially works a rotating shift schedule. Ideal candidate has the attitude, initiative, and excellent skills to support Mativ's collaborative, high‑achievement culture.

Munising is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior and is surrounded by protective hillsides and picturesque Munising Bay. Munising is the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island Recreation Area, numerous waterfalls, and a host of other natural wonders, all in close proximity. You will be able to discover year‑round recreational opportunities such as biking, hiking, boating, ice fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that manufacturing processes are maintained in a preventative fashion to ensure optimum reliability and up time
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment and troubleshoot problems while applying theory and related knowledge to install, rebuild, or repair equipment as needed
• Assist with all service calls while on duty
• Ensure all required tools, parts and supplies are available for each job performed, complete required service records and be responsible for recommending and/or initiating equipment modifications and/or replacement of components
• Responsible for understanding, maintaining and troubleshooting

Safety

• Ensuring all safety rules and safe work procedures are followed for themselves and by others working in and around the machinery
• All injuries and near misses being reported and followed up in a timely manner
• Housekeeping standards and expectations are maintained
• Providing leadership and active participation in team safety meetings, discussions, and training opportunities
• Following all safety procedures such as Lockout, Confined Space, PPE, etc.
• Participate in crew discussions (both within maintenance and with operations) prior to major events, e.g. down days, etc.

Qualifications

Required

• A minimum of 4 years' experience
• Be willing to work rotating shifts/overtime
• Possess technical/problem solving skills
• Contribute in a team environment to meet our business objectives
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred

• Journeyman card and/or state license preferred
• Preference will be given to individuals with advanced millwright, pipefitter, mechanic, machinist, and/or carpenter experience in an industrial environment

Position Demands

• Ability to work seven (7) days per week when required
• Ability to work sixteen (16) hours per day when required
• Ability to work shifts
• Ability to respond to call‑ins at any time of day or night
• Ability to maintain acceptable attendance
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat and stoop
• Ability to read and understand instructions, procedures, and equipment training manuals
• Ability to accurately read and record data
• Ability to climb stairs and work from steps, ladders, scaffolds, mobile lifts and elevator platforms
• Ability to operate/use manual and powered material handling equipment such as a pickup truck, hand dolly, chain fall, chain hoist, electric hoist, tractor, truck and heavy equipment as needed
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures when necessary
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces when necessary
• Ability to work on and around moving equipment
• Ability to lift/move weights of up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to go out of town overnight for training
• Ability to learn and utilize PC based systems

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer‑Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business‑to‑business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end‑markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best‑in‑class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.