Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman

Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer located in Eastover SC, is seeking its next generation of top Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technicians for the Eastover, SC Mill. We are looking for dependable women and men with excellent problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills to fill our challenging positions. Sylvamo offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health care, life insurance, disability income, gainsharing, holidays, vacation, 401K and retiree savings.Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman TechnicianHourly pay rate is $37.93 - $40.28 starting pay with opportunity to progressDuties for mechanics include, but are not restricted to, replacing valves & gaskets, basic welding, repacking pumps & valves, forklift operations, screwed pipe & tubing installations, cylinder repair, pump repair & replacement, repair of rotating assemblies, roll repair and replacements, motor replacements, repair of mechanical drive systems, gear reducers, seals, fans, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication and rigging.

Minimum qualifications:

High School Diploma or GEDBasic computer skillsAble to function in a team environment5 years minimum experience in industrial setting performing as Mechanic or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environmentMust be able to pass hands on demonstrated skill test and written tests.

PLUS: Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employmentSubmit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employmentWilling and capable of working all shiftsWork overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notificationWork holidays and/or weekends on a regular basisWear required safety equipmentOperate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

Preferred Requirements:

Associate degree in a related discipline (Millwright, Machinist, Welding, OR Pipefitting)Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environmentStrong math/physics understandingMillwright/Machinist backgrounds on the mechanical side

Apply on line at Sylvamo.com