What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE - Electrical J1 position at Sylvamo?
Maintenance Electrical Journeyman 1
Sylvamo’s Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake Champlain. In operation since 1971, the mill produces high-end printing and technical papers harvested from Adirondack and Vermont forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and production.
This is a journeyman-level electrician position responsible to complete scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance and break-in electrical work along with performing many other duties both as part of a team and independently. Duties for electricians include, but are not limited to, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining 480v through 13.8kv electrical systems, 480v and 2300v motor controls and associated control equipment including relay logic and PLC systems.
Hourly pay rate is $38.12 as of June 1, 2026.
Requirements:
- Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent
- 4 years of electrical apprentice or helper and obtained qualified electrician status
- Industrial technology degree
- Certificate from accredited college or trade school
- Willing and capable of working all shifts
Experience (Desired Skills):
- Desire to work in manufacturing setting
- Electronics experience
- High-voltage and power distribution
- AC motors and drives, DC motors and drives
- Control systems experience: DCS, PLC’s, PC’s and analytical equipment
- Knowledge of electrical schematics
- Highly motivated, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Only qualified applicants will be invited to complete a prescreen assessment.
What we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Medical and dental benefit plans
- Defined pension plan
- 401k with company match
- Short-term disability & long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 12-hour work schedule
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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