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Journeyman I - Electrician

Description:

Journeyman 1 - Electrician – $36.78

**Pay Rate** :

A J1 Electrician starts at $36.78 per hour. Successful journeymen will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions earning up to $41.85

**Physical Location** :

Franklin Fluff Mill

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, Virginia 23851

757-569-4321

Shift:

Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm

12 Hour Rotating Shift – 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am _(once qualified)_

Position Requirements:

+ Must have one of the following:

+ **Successful completion of electrician apprenticeship or comparable education**

+ **Three (3) or more years of industrial electrical maintenance experience**

+ Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent

+ Must be 18 years or older

+ Eligible for employment in the US

+ Basic computer skills

+ Participate in four-week New Hire Integration(NHI) in a classroom setting

+ Successful completion of 125 Day Probationary Period

Mill Operations – You must be able to:

+ Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

+ Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

+ Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

+ Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

+ Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

+ Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends

+ Wear required safety equipment and PPE

+ Continue to develop skills to become a multi-skill technician

+ Operate or work in industrial conditions including warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noisy, heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection

Position Responsibilities:

+ Troubleshoot electrical controls

+ Read electronic schematics, blue prints and one lines

+ Maintain variable frequency drives, power distribution and PLCs

+ Troubleshoot and maintain industrial PLC, interpret I/O drawings and identify in the field by I/O address

+ Troubleshoot and Maintain A/C motors

+ Troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain transformers

+ Safely perform work on motor starters, circuit breakers and feeders

+ Ability to further electrical/instrument, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable),Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.

Journeyman 1 Millwright– $36.78

**Pay Rate** :

A Journeyman 1 starts at **$36.78** per hour. Successful journeymen will have the opportunity to quickly gain new skills and promote into advanced positions earning up to **$41.85**

**Physical Location** :

Franklin Fluff Mill

34040 Union Camp Drive

Franklin, Virginia 23851

757-569-4321

Shift:

Day Shift: 7:00am – 3:30pm

12 Hour Rotating Shift – 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am _(once qualified)_

Position Requirements:

+ Must have one (1) of the following:

+ **Successful completion of millwright apprenticeship or comparable education**

+ **Two (2) or more years of** **industrial** **mechanical maintenance experience**

+ **Two (2) or more years’ experience as a millwright**

+ Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

+ Must be 18 years or older

+ Must have a valid driver’s license

+ Eligible for employment in the US without assistance

+ Basic computer skills

+ Participate in two-week New Hire Integration (NHI) Orientation in a classroom setting

+ Successful completion of 125 Day Probationary Period

Mill Operations – You must be able to:

+ Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment

+ Undergo pre-employment computer-based testing, panel interviews & a hands on assessment

+ Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment

+ Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule

+ Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification

+ Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis

+ Respond to emergencies during off hours and weekends

+ Wear required safety equipment and PPE

+ Continue to develop skills to become a multi-skill mechanic

+ Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

+ Demonstrate integrity and operate ethically

+ Personal accountability to working safely

+ Drive for success and advancement within the company

Position Responsibilities:

+ Read and understand blueprints, mechanical drawings and technical manuals; fabricate from drawings

+ Precision alignment

+ Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot lubrication systems

+ Troubleshoot, inspect, install and lubricate various bearings and seals

+ Repair and replace rotating assemblies

+ Repair mechanical drive systems

+ Troubleshoot, repair, replace and repack pumps and valves

+ Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps and cylinders

+ Install, troubleshoot and repair product moving systems including conveyor rolls, belts, gates, sheaves and sprockets

+ Operate heavy equipment including cranes, tow motors, scissor lifts, etc.

+ Basic burning, cutting, and welding skills

+ Preventive and predictive maintenance

+ Ability to further general mechanic maintenance skills

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

+ Paid Vacation

+ Eligible for one (1) week of vacation after six (6) months of employment.

+ Eligibile for two (2) weeks after one (1) year of employment

+ Holiday Pay

+ Six (6) Floating Holidays after 90 days

+ 401(k) – Company will match 50% on the first 6% of earnings

+ Paid Maternal/Paternal Bonding Leave

+ Company defined pension plan - $60 per month/per year of service

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re **Proud to be IP** .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 21,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

_International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._

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Location:

Franklin, VA, US, 23851

Category: Hourly Job

Date: May 8, 2025

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