Journey MIllwright

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The Port Townsend Paper mill has been in continuous operation for over 85 years. We are proud of our extensive history and hope to continue growing with our community for many years to come.

We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships. We produce sustainable solutions to our customers including kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, and specialty products by blending virgin and recycled fibers at our mill in Port Townsend, Washington. We strive to preserve the environment as well as be good neighbors and valued partners in the community.

Port Townsend Paper mill is dedicated to providing an engaging and positive work environment. Many of our employees have enjoyed working for the greater part of their careers; we have many employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.

We currently have an opening for a Journey Millwright based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington.

As a Journey Millwright at Port Townsend Paper Corporation you perform the following: Installs machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings in industrial establishment, using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools: Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Dismantles machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools. Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks. Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand tools and power tools. Constructs foundation for machines, using handtools and building materials, such as wood, cement, and steel. Aligns machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs. Assembles machines, and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to the foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools. May operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications. May repair and lubricate machines and equipment. May install robot and modify its program, using teach pendant. May perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trades workers.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $34.62/hour
• Afternoon and graveyard shift differentials.
• A comprehensive health care plan including prescription, vision care, life insurance, and dental plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• An exceptional retirement plan
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• 2-5 weeks of vacations, pending years of service.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity for overtime

This is a union position.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Requirements

Education Level Required:

High school graduate or equivalent to (GED). Up to 2 years post graduate schooling in some crafts. Completed apprenticeship program in craft line or equivalent experience.

Experience Required:

5 years in trade or 2 years at trade level

Knowledge/Skills Required:

Craft level skills, equipment-specific knowledge, proper handling procedures for chemical common to pulp & paper process. A basic level of skills in processes that may be outside of the primary craft’s core competency including welding, cutting, machining, metalworking, computer operation, fitting, rigging, and other skills common to maintenance activities. Ability to work and communicate within a small work team.

Physical Requirements to Perform the Duties of the Job (weight lifting, etc.)

• Lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Push and pull rolling carts with several hundred-pound loads.
• Twisting and turning while executing the job.
• Working in awkward positions.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet our drug-free policy