Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company has an immediate opening for Journeyman Mechanical Maintenance Technicians with a varied background in mechanical skills, including pipe fitting, and who have the ability to work in a self-directed work environment where teamwork, quality, and workplace safety are the standards. Starting wage is $43.39; wage range is $43.39 to $45.77. Key Functions: The successful candidate must safely be able to perform mechanical equipment installations, repairs, inspections, adjustments, and troubleshooting at the journeyman skill level in a heavy industrial environment. They must be able to take basic equipment information, including work plans and equipment drawings, and apply them on-the-task. They must take necessary measurements, enter requisitions, and install equipment or parts with general direction from a supervisor. This position requires excellent communication skills, willingness to learn and participate as part of a self-directed team. This includes the ability to interact constructively with team members and customers for mechanical services. The work is often performed outside in a heavy industrial process environment, which can at times include high heat, humidity, and noise. Candidates must be able to understand and perform standard safe work practices such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Personal Protective Equipment selection and use, and other safe work procedures/practices are requirements. Requirements: • Five years of hands-on mechanical experience in a continuous process industry or construction trade. • Journey-level rating in either pipe fitting, welding, mechanical trade, or equivalent experience. • A demonstrated commitment to safety. • Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills. • Understanding and troubleshooting of failure modes of all types of rotating assemblies (i.e. pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, conveyors, etc.). • Understanding of best practices for installing basic rotating machinery components such as bearings, seals, and couplings. • Understanding of and ability to perform many levels of repair to maximize the process reliability of the mill. • Working knowledge of computers and associated software. Desirable (not required) Skills: • Predictive/preventive maintenance experience (lubrication skills, vibration tech.) • Laser alignment skills • Machinist, pump rebuilds and assembly • Maintenance planning and administration skills Recruiting Process • Written aptitude test • Interview/skills test Benefits • Family medical, vision, and dental • Life insurance • Short-term disability • Paid holidays and vacation • 401K, company match, and enhanced 401K Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company is an equal employment opportunity employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>This position is in Nippon Dynawave Packaging’s Engineering Department. The Engineering Department manages projects that support continued improvements in the Fiber Supply, Fiberline, Paper Machine, Extruder, Wet Lap, and Energy & Utility operating units. Project Engineer-Mechanical Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position has responsibility for capital and major maintenance projects that support safety, reliability, and process improvements in the mill’s operating units. Strong project management and technical skills are required to coordinate the involvement of resources from Operations, Maintenance, consulting engineers, and vendors. Manage projects from design, through construction, and start up. Essential Functions • Participate and lead as appropriate in safety process improvements to ensure an injury free work site. • Coordinate designs, drawings, and specifications that will meet process and facility objectives • Evaluate, select, and apply engineering standards, proven techniques, procedures and criteria to meet project objectives. • Inspect and evaluate the condition of specific process equipment. • Troubleshoot processes and equipment, determine root cause of problems, and develop corrective action plans. • Utilize maintenance and financial software system to perform job functions for work order processing, purchase requisitions, and project cost accounting. Required Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years experience in Pulp and Paper manufacturing, Petrochemical, or Power Plant (steam, boilers, generation) facilities preferred. • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required. • Experience with boilers, steam turbines, and Power/Recovery processes preferred. • Strong commitment to safety in design and construction. • Team oriented, with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. Must be self-motivated. • Experience in administering contracts with vendors and contractors. • Proven ability to work constructively with operators, management, suppliers, contractors, and customers to achieve the project’s desired results. • Must have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects that span multiple engineering disciplines. • Willingness to work extended hours and off shifts when conditions warrant. • Strong communication and computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus. • LEAN or Six Sigma experience desired. About Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA: The Longview Liquid Packaging facility produces bleached paperboard used to make cartons and cups for liquids such as milk, juice, coffee, and sake. The facility employs about 500 people and produces 260,000 metric tons of paperboard each year - the equivalent of 6 billion liter-sized milk cartons. Weyerhaeuser launched the Longview Liquid Packaging business in 1953 and operated the facility until its acquisition by Nippon Paper Industries (NPI). The facility began a new era under NPI ownership on September 1, 2016, operating as Nippon Dynawave Packaging. As a long-time customer of Longview’s liquid packaging board, NPI brings a new level of understanding and commitment to the Liquid Packaging business, which bodes well for the future strength and success of the Longview facility. Benefits At NDP, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive 20+ Paid Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days and an annual discretionary bonus. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #LI-DNI #LI-DNI Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>The Opportunity Opportunity summary: As the Mechanical Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for providing superior maintenance and administrative planning services to internal and external customers, especially for our maintenance technical personnel assigned to the operational areas in the mill. In this role, you will execute the critical planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting of repair activities to ensure operational effectiveness. What you need to succeed: • Associate degree • 2 to 3 years in manufacturing maintenance environment • Knowledge of Pulping & Paper Making Processes and Equipment • Demonstrated successful track record of effective problem-solving • Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results • Possess advance computer skills working with Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • Ability to maintain complex records and to assemble and organize data • Possess strong mechanical acumen • Possess strong collaboration skills with stakeholders across functions • Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time • Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver messages to customers and WestRock employees How you will impact WestRock • Maintain backlog of work orders and move work orders to the ready-to-schedule phase, and review technician feedback upon work completion • Track the progress of work order flow through the work order system by performing plant and/or maintenance department day‐to‐day reviews • Plan all maintenance work activities associated with maintenance work orders and record technician troubleshooting feedback in SAP • Conduct initial screening of incoming work orders, identify scope of the work orders, and analyze required level of planning • Coordinate outage planning activities such as scope identification and control, scheduling, risk assessments, execution, and continuous improvement initiatives • Partner with Validators to ensure that plans and schedules are aligned based on the available equipment to support the mill • Incorporate safety requirements for all work orders and jobs to support and drive safe work behaviors • Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of work orders and resolve any work order issues • Maintain real-time equipment bill of materials in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), including parts that have changed and update new equipment data • Comply with ISO, Safety, Environmental and other technical codes, and regulations • Provide leadership and coaching in safety, training, and work allocation to uphold the standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians Compensation Offered • Pay (or pay range): $73,875 – $123,125 DOE (Junior, Intermediate, Senior levels) • Bonus/Commission Eligible: Yearly Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) Bonus based off metrics Benefits Offered WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K). What we offer: • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Longview, WA, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 40,670 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with Longview, WA, showing a steady employment rate and wage growth. The average weekly wage for mechanical trade professionals in Longview is $789.33, with experienced professionals often earning over $100,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and apprenticeship programs provide aspiring mechanical trade professionals with the necessary training and opportunities to enter a field with strong earning potential and robust job security.
