Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic

Job title: Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic

About the Role Georgia-Pacific’s Containerboard Division is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) to join our Big Island, VA paper mill. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy machinery used in paper production to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

What You'll Do

• Install, assemble, align, and adjust heavy machinery and equipment used in paper production.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems including conveyors, pulpers, refiners, winders, and other paper mill machinery.
• Diagnose machinery malfunctions and perform repairs or replace components such as bearings, gears, shafts, and belts.
• Use precision tools for accurate equipment setup and alignment.
• Fabricate, repair, or modify parts using welding, grinding, and cutting techniques.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment reliability.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and report on machine status.
• Follow safety procedures related to lockout/tagout, confined spaces, and hazardous materials.
• Assist in startup and commissioning of new equipment or machinery.
• Continuously seek improvements in maintenance processes and equipment performance.
• Note: Millwrights may be trained as day or shift mechanics and could be assigned to either role; may also train as Reliability Vibration Technician; a minimum 3-year term on the confined space rescue team is required.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years or more of industrial maintenance experience.
• Journeyman card OR proof of completion of a mechanical apprenticeship OR completion of technical school/certifications aligned to mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to work shift schedules, overtime, and emergency callouts as required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and welding equipment.
• Lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: Journeyman mechanic $42.94/hour; if moved to shift, $43.71/hour.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Eligibility criteria as per Summary Plan Description; benefits may vary by geographic region.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an organization that values diversity; Military Ready and Second Chance employers.