WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Seven Hills Paperboard Mill in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor this position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving mechanical equipment throughout a 24/7 recycled paperboard manufacturing facility. This role may also support other maintenance and production leaders as business needs require.
As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the mill. Working within a team-based, multi-craft maintenance environment, you will apply your mechanical expertise to safely complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and fellow Maintenance team members to support production, safety, and quality objectives.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
In this role, you will:
· Troubleshoot, repair, install, modify, and maintain mechanical equipment throughout the facility.
· Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
· Diagnose and repair pumps, bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping systems, and other industrial equipment.
· Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
· Fabricate, measure, layout, and repair equipment components.
· Use rigging equipment and safe lifting practices to install and repair equipment.
· Document maintenance activities and complete work orders using SAP or other CMMS systems.
· Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to safely complete repairs, outages, and continuous improvement initiatives.
· Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, hot work, and risk assessments.
· Support a multi-craft maintenance environment as business needs require.
Required Qualifications:
· High school diploma or GED required; technical training, apprenticeship, military experience, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred.
· Five (5) years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems and rotating equipment.
· Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
· Knowledge of lubrication, rigging, and precision measurement techniques.
· Experience using SAP or another CMMS.
· Strong troubleshooting, analytical, mathematical, and communication skills.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work assignments.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in pulp and paper, chemical, steel, mining, wood products, or other continuous manufacturing environments.
· Multi-craft maintenance experience.
· Experience with welding, fabrication, machining, pipefitting, or precision alignment.
· Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
· Experience with predictive maintenance or reliability-centered maintenance.
· Journeyman training, apprenticeship, or technical certification.
· Experience operating cranes, hoists, or other material handling equipment.
Physical & Work Environment:
· Ability to work overtime, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
· Ability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, and moving equipment.
· Ability to climb, bend, kneel, squat, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, in confined spaces, and safely operate tools and equipment.
· Ability to distinguish equipment conditions visually and hear alarms and verbal communication.
This position is part of a union-represented workforce.
Even if you do not meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences and believe a variety of backgrounds strengthen our team.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $36.37 to $48.32 per hour, plus a shift differential of $0.80/hr. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments and an annual vacation payout/bonus (subject to change in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines). The targeted bonus amount after one year of employment can be up to 4% of gross earnings. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized including average overtime (44 hrs/week * 52wks)) for this position, is $88,400.00 to $116,800.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.
Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:
· Call-in pay (5 Hours * Hourly Rate before 1AM, 6 Hours * Hourly Rate after 1AM)
· Standard Overtime after 40 weekly hours and 8 daily hours (Hourly Rate * 1.5)
· Holiday Pay after the probationary period (8 Hours at Hourly Rate + Hourly Rate * 1.5 for Hours Worked)
· Attendance Incentive for Meeting Company Attendance Requirements (Up to $1,250.00 per year)
· Engagement Bonuses (Actual amount varies based on company performance among other factors)
· Shift Differential of $0.80
· Built-in Overtime (May vary)
*All pay and benefit information is subject to change and is determined by the local Collective Bargaining Agreement*
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
The Lynchburg Mill (Seven Hills Paperboard) is located in downtown Lynchburg. Formerly known as WestRock/RockTenn/Mead, the Lynchburg Mill/Seven Hills Paperboard is a 100% recycled paperboard mill, producing Gypsum liner used in the manufacturing of drywall at various CertainTeed Gypsum plants in eastern North America. At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home. Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home”
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected].
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
o LiveWell Wellness Program
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o Paid Parental Leave (Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines)
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability (Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement guidelines)
o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
o Group Legal
o Identity Theft Protection
o Auto and Home Insurance
o Pet Insurance and Discounts
o Back-up Child and Elder Care
o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
o One pair of company-issued safety glasses; annually
o An allowance of $240.00 towards approved Safety Shoes; annually
*All pay and benefit information is subject to change and is determined by the local Collective Bargaining Agreement*
