Industrial Maintenance Technician; Millwright & Pipefitter

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright & Pipefitter) - Appvion

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Overview

Position:
Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright & Pipefitter).

Location:

Appleton, WI.

Employment type:

Full-time. Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level.

• Perform installation, assembly, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and dismantling of mechanical systems, components, and machinery using various tools and following technical diagrams and specifications.
• Apply preventative and predictive maintenance techniques to identify and resolve equipment issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies by maintaining a clean work environment, using appropriate PPE, and documenting maintenance activities to meet industry standards.

• 4-year apprenticeship (Millwright or Pipefitter) industrial journeyman’s card (Required).
• Dual trade (Millwright & Pipefitter) apprenticeship and industrial journeyman’s card preferred.
• Certified Millwright Journeyman or Pipefitter with 5 years of experience.
• Must agree to and be willing to continue education through a technical college or on the job training to become a dual trade craftsman able to conduct BOTH Millwright & Pipe fitting duties at the Journeyman level.

First 6 months: 6 am – 3 pm, Monday to Friday. After 6 months:
Rotating 12-hour shifts (6 am – 6 pm or 6 pm – 6 am).

Your impact:
As a Multi-Craft Journeyman, you will drive operational excellence by maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, and repairing industrial machinery and systems. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, operations teams, and external partners to enhance mechanical system performance, improve safety, ensure quality, and deliver cost‑effective, sustainable solutions. You will have opportunities for career development, continuous learning, and hands-on work in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven environment that supports teamwork and long‑term manufacturing success.

We are the North American leader in specialty and high‑performance coatings for thermal label and film applications. Founded in 1907, Appvion innovates sustainable coating solutions used in tickets, tags, labels, and packaging. Brands include Resiste®, Alpha®, Poly Therm®, Royale®, and OPTIMA®.

Benefits are a key component of our compensation. New hires are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Benefits may include:

• Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans.
• 24/7 onsite fitness center, free of charge.
• Generous annual paid time off, including vacation (based on service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement (professional positions), and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.
• 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), Employee Assistance Program, annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and more.

A post-offer background check and drug screen are required. Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact human resources at