Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

ABOUT NORPAC:

From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper, and printing paper grades.

NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world-class performance while leading a principle-based, process-disciplined organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

NORPAC is looking to hire a qualified Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E) professional to join the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position.

General Requirements Include:

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and comply with safety procedures
• Excellent team and communication skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Strong interest in learning other crafts
• Willingness to learn and grow within a tier-based system
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid and noisy environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and active participation in the Electrician and Instrumentation program

Required: (Tier 1 - Entry)

• Minimum two years' experience in a continuous processing industry in an entry level maintenance role
• Assisted in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment
• Performed preventive maintenance (lubrication, filter changes, belt adjustments)
• Supported journey level mechanics in part replacement and equipment diagnostics
• Followed safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintained organized work areas and tools

Required: (Tier 2 - Experienced)

• Minimum of a journey-level rating or equivalent millwright and/or mechanical experience plus at minimum two years of experience working in a continuous process industry in a maintenance role
• Multi-Craft Skills Experience
  • Lubrication, welding, and basic electrical
  • Hydraulics, rigging, shop fabrication, and layout
  • Bearing assembly and mounting, precision fitting, alignment
  • Troubleshooting and machine shop capabilities
  • Print reading and precision assembly

Preferred:

• Multi/cross-craft experience is a plus, (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Knowledge of SAP functions
• Previous leadership experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Previous work experience working in paper or pulp mill maintenance

Compensation:

NORPAC encourages professional development/tenure and rewards its employees through a tier-based system.

Tier/Level Hourly Rate

Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E Tech $45.72
Experienced - Journey Level Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E Tech $47.34
Senior Maintenance Technician $48.95
Specialist (Area Expert $52.05
Lead Technician (Crew Leadership $54.05
Expert (Mill Wide Leader $56.05

Typical Progression: An experienced journey level millwright/maintenance mechanic generally starts at $47.34/hour and typically advances to $48.95/hour after 3-6 months, based  on time, performance, and completion of in-house skills testing

Benefits:

NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.