Millwright - Journeyman

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper manufacturer in Maine is looking for a Millwright Journeyman. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the trade and successfully complete welding tests. Responsibilities include repairing precision rotating equipment and troubleshooting complex machinery. The offered pay rate is $45.16 per hour, considering skills and experience. Join a dedicated team focused on sustainability and innovation in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years in trade.
• Ability to read blueprints and working drawings.
• Experience with laser alignment equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and set up precision rotating equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mill equipment.
• Perform alignments on high-speed rotating equipment.

Skills

Qualified Welder testing

Blueprint reading

Laser alignment

Equipment repair knowledge

Minimal supervision and planning

Precision rotating equipment repair

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi, a leader in the manufacture of coated fine paper, is currently seeking candidates for a Millwright Journeyman at our Skowhegan, Maine facility.

Sappi offers a Journeyman A rate of $45.16 per hour and vacation service credit for previous industrial experience for up to 12 years.

Preferred candidates will possess the following:

• 5 years in trade
• Ability to successfully complete "Qualified Welder" testing according to Sappi weld procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints and working drawings, plan and lay out work, and take accurate measurements using devices common to the craft.
• Demonstrate ability to perform alignments with laser alignment equipment on high speed rotating equipment
• Have general knowledge of and ability to repair equipment with materials such as mild steel, stainless, cast iron, fiberglass, and aluminum.
• Familiarity with associated Pulp and Paper industry equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, plan, troubleshoot, and lead repairs to complex mill equipment.
• Demonstrated experience repairing and setting up precision rotating equipment

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.