Where you will work
The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper’s facilities, producing both paperboard and tissue products, and boasting over 1200 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper’s headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy. This location offers employees an opportunity to learn both sides of the business while influencing key business decisions and outcomes.

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.

What you will do

In the course of work, millwrights are required to move, assemble, and install machinery and equipment such as shafting, precision bearings, gear boxes, motors, mechanical clutches, conveyors, and tram rails, using hoists, pulleys, dollies, rollers, and trucks. This position requires a thorough knowledge of the load-bearing capabilities of equipment, understanding of blueprints and technical instructions. Millwrights are also involved in routine tasks, such as lubrication of machinery, bearing replacement, seal replacement, cleaning of parts during an overhaul and preventative maintenance.

What you will need
To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• Successful completion of a federally approved Millwright Apprenticeship program or has the Journeyman equivalent skill level with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar mechanical field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a multi-skilled mechanic (industrial experience preferred).
• Experience with equipment associated with a pulp and paperboard operations such as pumps, gearboxes, bearings, motors, etc.
• Must have a good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, and all of the components involved in these processes, such as valves, cylinders, pumps, and compressors.
• Requires working within precise limits or standards of accuracy, the use of logical step-by-step procedures in work; planning, solving problems and decision-making based on quantifiable information.
• Able to read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Construct foundations for and to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools
• Familiar working with a wide array of precision tools, such as vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks, and optical and laser alignment tooling.
• Must possess or be willing and capable of learning and utilizing secondary maintenance skills such as pipefitting and welding.
• Willing and able to use all skills in a true teamwork environment in order to safely accomplish work with minimal supervision.

Candidates for the Journeyman Millwright position must be responsible, safety-conscious individuals. Starting Pay Rate is $33.71 (90% rate) and will go up to $37.45 after one year (Journeyman rate).

Comprehensive Benefits Package that includes the following:

• Medical & Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & A&D Insurance
• 401k with company match of 55% for the first 6%
• Competitive Pension
• 9 paid holidays per year plus floating holidays
• 1 week vacation after first year
• Employee Assistance Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)