Roll Repair​/Mechanical Journeyman

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Location: Sappi Cloquet Mill
Starting Pay: $36.03 to $38.57 per hour (based on experience)
Progression Pay: Up to $43.31 per hour
Schedule: Primarily day shift (Monday-Friday) with opportunities to support rotating shift coverage

This position supports the mill's Roll Repair Shop and Machine Shop operations. The primary focus is repairing and maintaining rolls, performing preventive maintenance, operating machine shop equipment, and supporting mechanical maintenance activities throughout the mill.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically skilled individuals interested in developing advanced troubleshooting, machining, and maintenance skills in a large industrial manufacturing environment.

• Repair, inspect, and maintain paper machine rolls
• Operate manual machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, balancers, and related tools
• Grind rolls and accurately document roll profiles and dimensions
• Inspect, remove, install, and set bearings
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Perform precision measurements and quality checks on completed work
• Assist with fabrication, welding, and repair projects

• Use SAP to enter work orders, order parts, and document work performed
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) teams
• Maintain clean, organized work areas
• Work collaboratively with maintenance team members, supervisors, and vendors

• Two-year technical degree in a mechanical-related field or
• Two years of mechanical maintenance, millwright, machine shop, military mechanical, or related industrial experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and mechanical systems
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Ability to inspect and set bearings
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment

• Industrial maintenance or machine shop experience
• Experience with welding, pipe fitting, hydraulics, or pneumatics
• SAP experience
• Experience operating cranes and machining equipment
• Starting wage of $36.03 to $38.57 per hour
• Progression opportunities up to $43.31 per hour
• Potential to reach top pay in as little as two years through skill development and performance
• Stable, year-round employment with no seasonal layoffs
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• 2 to 6 weeks of paid vacation based on verified experience
• Free online professional and technical development courses

Standard schedules are Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts) or Monday-Thursday (10-hour shifts). This position also serves as Roll Grinder Relief and may periodically provide coverage on a 12-hour rotating schedule (days and nights). Such assignments are not a routine part of the role, occur only as operational needs arise, and are typically communicated well in advance to allow employees time to prepare.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a safety-sensitive position within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job while working in operational areas that contain magnetic and electromagnetic field exposure, moving equipment, vehicular traffic, elevated work areas, and other industrial hazards.

As a safety-sensitive employer, Sappi maintains a drug-free workplace. Successful candidates for safety-sensitive positions must pass all required pre-employment screeningsanddrug testing, which includes testing for marijuana/cannabis.

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,…