Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic (M&E) Technician

## Description

**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.

**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) $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.