Millwright Journeyman - Longview Mill at WestRock Longview, TX

Millwright Journeyman - Longview Mill job at West Rock Company. Longview, TX.

West Rock’s pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively seeking to fill a Journey-level Millwright position. A successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and be willing and eager to invest time and energy in training to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful. May interact with management, engineering and vendors regarding new machinery/equipment selection, specifications, and set-up.

• Be able to read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Perform the duties of a welder such as arc welding, etc.
• Work with a wide variety of precision tools such as veneer calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks and optical and laser alignment tooling.
• Perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or improvement to equipment related to pulp and paper manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years’ experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as a Journey level Millwright, previous experience in a pulp and paper mill would be considered a plus.
• Formal apprenticeship or education preferred.
• Experience welding carbon and stainless steel.
• Self-motivated, results driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, read and interpret technical documents, and operate moderately complex software and web-based programs.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer-focused and a flexible, positive attitude.
• Have the appropriate body coordination with or without reasonable accommodation to do the following for extended periods of time: climb ladders, bending, twisting, kneeling, and crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting in varying temperatures (hot/cold).

Starting wage of $41.98/hour.

West Rock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and West Rock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.