Maintenance Associate Mechanic

Position Title:

Mechanical Maintenance Associate – New Bern, NC

$32.77/hr.

Hourly Full-Time

• Days (7am – 3pm Monday – Friday)

This position will assist journeymen‑level mechanical maintenance craftsmen in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Manufacturing Training program allows you to earn while you learn through hands‑on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion.

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Eligible for employment in the US
• Must have one of the following:
  • One (1) year experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING;
    OR
  • One (1) year vocational/technical education in the Maintenance Disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, LUBRICATION, WELDING, or PIPE FITTING
• Must be willing to meet the following requirements:
  • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job‑related health assessment as a condition of employment
  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
  • Wear required safety equipment

• Associates degree or certification(s) in the following related disciplines (Millwright, Machinist, Lubrication, welding, or Pipe fitting)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Technical knowledge and experience with:
  • Pump repair and replacement
  • Repacking pumps and valves
  • Rigging
  • Repairing mechanical drive systems, rotating assemblies
  • Bearing installation, maintenance, and replacement
  • Replacing motors, valves, and gaskets
  • Replacing and repairing cylinders
  • Production machine/equipment maintenance
  • Rotating equipment
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, tables, graphs, and diagrams
  • Industrial safety procedures and equipment
  • Gear reducers
  • Oil seals
  • Basic welding
  • Forklift operation
  • Gears
  • Roll repair and replacement
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics
  • Knowledge of mobile equipment
  • Product moving systems
  • Installing screw pipe and tubing
  • Steel fabrication
  • Pipe fitting
  • Maintenance‑related computers and software
  • Facility maintenance and repairs

• Critical Thinking – Analyze and use logic to address issues
• Team Player – Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Self‑Motivation – Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high‑quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more.

GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting

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