Paper Mill Maintenance Technician - Rotational Shifts

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic for our Big Island, Virginia operation. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy machinery in a paper mill, with training to day and shift mechanics and potential duties as a Reliability Vibration Technician.

The position requires four+ years industrial maintenance, a Journeyman card or related apprenticeship, and willingness to work 12-hour rotational shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years or more industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman card OR proof of completion of a mechanical apprenticeship program OR completion of technical school / certifications aligned to mechanical maintenance.
• Work shift schedules, overtime, and emergency callouts as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, align, and adjust heavy machinery and equipment used in paper production.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems including conveyors, pulpers, refiners, winders, and other paper mill machinery.
• Diagnose machinery malfunctions and perform repairs or replace parts such as bearings, gears, shafts, and belts.
• Use precision tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and alignment lasers for accurate equipment setup and alignment.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify parts or equipment using welding, grinding, and cutting techniques.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and report on machine status. Documenting job plan feedback, precision data and work order comments.
• Follow all safety procedures related to lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined spaces, and hazardous materials.
• Assist in startup and commissioning of new equipment or machinery.
• Continuously seek improvements in maintenance processes and equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman card or mechanical apprenticeship

Technical school / certifications in mechanical maintenance

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Rigging

Machining

Job description

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic for our Big Island, Virginia operation. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of heavy machinery in a paper mill, with training to day and shift mechanics and potential duties as a Reliability Vibration Technician.

The position requires four+ years industrial maintenance, a Journeyman card or related apprenticeship, and willingness to work 12-hour rotational shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime.