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Journey Level Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E)

NORPAC (North Pacific Paper Company)
Longview, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

ABOUT NORPAC:

 

From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA., the NORPAC mill produces high-quality, packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.

 

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.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

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)                                                                             $47.30
Experienced - Journey Level Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E Tech)                          $48.98
Senior Maintenance Technician                                                                                                        $50.65
Specialist (Area Expert)                                                                                                                      $53.85
Lead Technician (Crew Leadership)                                                                                                 $55.92
Expert (Mill Wide Leader)                                                                                                                   $57.99

 

Typical Progression: An experienced journey level millwright/maintenance mechanic generally starts at $48.98/hour and typically advances to $50.65/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.

Salary : $49 - $58

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