Description

Electrical and Instrumentation Journeyman

Apply online at www.domtar.com/careers

Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 5,800 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.

 Domtar is seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as an Electrical and Instrumentation Journeymen at the Nekoosa, Wisconsin mill. The primary function of the Electrical and Instrumentation Journeymen is to maintain equipment to keep it running smoothly, perform tests and calibrations, repair or replace components and troubleshoot equipment operational problems. Must have a personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence. The current work schedule consists of rotating 12-hour assignments known as the DuPont 7 rotation.

New employees earn $36.96 an hour plus shift differential while on shift rotation. Domtar offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) with company match and additional auto contribution. Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the hire date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing.
• Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports.
• Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes.
• Consult with and advise process operators.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid journeyman card, indicating successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 
• Available to work varying hours that may include shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to emergency call-ins.
• Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment.
• Work in industrial conditions (i.e., warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or working at heights with proper safety training and safety protection)

Recommended Qualifications:

•  Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry will be considered an asset.

Key Benefits: 

• Three weeks of pro-rated vacation after 180-day probationary period. Additional credit may be given for each year of continuous and current time in the trade.
• 11 paid holidays, double time paid if holiday is worked.
• Free Employee Assistance Program providing coaching and counseling.
• Healthy workplace with Briotix, industrial sports medicine, onsite.
• Educational reimbursement after a year of service.

 We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.