What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E) Technician position at NORPAC (North Pacific Paper Company)?
ABOUT NORPAC:
From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview WA., NORPAC delivers a broad range of high-quality papers to customers across the United States and around the world. NORPAC makes high-quality and environmentally conscious packaging paper, copy paper, and printing paper grades.
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
NORPAC is looking to hire a qualified Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E) professional to join the maintenance team. This is a safety-sensitive position.
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) $45.72
Experienced - Journey Level Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E Tech) $47.34
Senior Maintenance Technician $48.95
Specialist (Area Expert) $52.05
Lead Technician (Crew Leadership) $54.05
Expert (Mill Wide Leader) $56.05
Typical Progression: An experienced journey level millwright/maintenance mechanic generally starts at $47.34/hour and typically advances to $48.95/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 : $46 - $56