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Mechanical Journeyman / Industrial Mechanic

Mechanical Journeyman / Industrial Mechanic

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Department:  Maintenance/Stores
Posting date:  Oct 14, 2025

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

The Mechanical Journeyman is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production equipment through mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance. This role requires experience in heavy industrial environments and a solid foundation in mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and motors

  • Experience with power transmission systems such as belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes, and couplings

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot piping systems

  • Perform pipefitting, welding, and rigging tasks as needed

  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair

  • Repair, install, and align centrifugal pumps, including shaft alignment and seal replacement

  • Replace bearings, align shafts and couplings

  • Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics

  • Work safely and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An applicable 2-year technical degree (completed or currently in progress),
    OR

    • A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an industrial or military mechanical maintenance role (such as millwright, multi-skilled/craft mechanic, or similar craft)

  • Demonstrated experience with mechanical troubleshooting and repair

  • Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

  • Ability to work in physically demanding conditions (climbing, lifting, standing, etc.)

  • Willingness to work day shift (Monday–Friday) with future potential to transition to a rotating shift schedule, including nights and weekends

Pay Rate:

  • $34.98/hr or $37.45/hr based on experience

  • Progression opportunities up to $42.05/hr

  • Advancement to top pay possible in as little as 2 years based on performance and skill development
  • Stable employment - no cyclical or seasonal layoffs

Benefits:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

  • 2 to 6 Weeks Paid Vacation (based on verified prior experience)

  • 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

  • Tool Allowance

  • Eligible for Gainshare Program - quarterly discretionary payouts

  • Fitness Reimbursement Program

  • Free Access to Online Learning across a wide range of professional, technical, and personal development topics

The Mechanical Journeyman is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production equipment through mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance. This role requires experience in heavy industrial environments and a solid foundation in mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and motors

  • Experience with power transmission systems such as belt drives, chain drives, gearboxes, and couplings

  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot piping systems

  • Perform pipefitting, welding, and rigging tasks as needed

  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair

  • Repair, install, and align centrifugal pumps, including shaft alignment and seal replacement

  • Replace bearings, align shafts and couplings

  • Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics

  • Work safely and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An applicable 2-year technical degree (completed or currently in progress),
    OR

    • A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an industrial or military mechanical maintenance role (such as millwright, multi-skilled/craft mechanic, or similar craft)

  • Demonstrated experience with mechanical troubleshooting and repair

  • Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

  • Ability to work in physically demanding conditions (climbing, lifting, standing, etc.)

  • Willingness to work day shift (Monday–Friday) with future potential to transition to a rotating shift schedule, including nights and weekends

Pay Rate:

  • $34.98/hr or $37.45/hr based on experience

  • Progression opportunities up to $42.05/hr

  • Advancement to top pay possible in as little as 2 years based on performance and skill development
  • Stable employment - no cyclical or seasonal layoffs

Benefits:

  • Medical and Dental Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

  • 2 to 6 Weeks Paid Vacation (based on verified prior experience)

  • 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

  • Tool Allowance

  • Eligible for Gainshare Program - quarterly discretionary payouts

  • Fitness Reimbursement Program

  • Free Access to Online Learning across a wide range of professional, technical, and personal development topics

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Danna Dahn
Email:  danna.skull@sappi.com
Telephone number:  (218) 879-0623

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