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Roll Repair / Mechanical Journeyman

Roll Repair / Mechanical Journeyman

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  Aug 7, 2026
Pay Range:  $36.03 -$43.31

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.

Location: Sappi Cloquet Mill
Starting Pay: $36.03 to $38.57 per hour (based on experience)
Progression Pay: Up to $43.31 per hour
Schedule: Primarily day shift (Monday-Friday) with opportunities to support rotating shift coverage

About the Role

This position supports the mill's Roll Repair Shop and Machine Shop operations. The primary focus is repairing and maintaining rolls, performing preventive maintenance, operating machine shop equipment, and supporting mechanical maintenance activities throughout the mill.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically skilled individuals interested in developing advanced troubleshooting, machining, and maintenance skills in a large industrial manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Roll Repair & Machine Shop Work

  • Repair, inspect, and maintain paper machine rolls
  • Operate manual machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, balancers, and related tools
  • Grind rolls and accurately document roll profiles and dimensions
  • Inspect, remove, install, and set bearings
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
  • Perform precision measurements and quality checks on completed work
  • Assist with fabrication, welding, and repair projects

Additional Responsibilities

  • Use SAP to enter work orders, order parts, and document work performed
  • Operate overhead cranes safely
  • Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities
  • Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) teams
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas
  • Work collaboratively with maintenance team members, supervisors, and vendors

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree in a mechanical-related field or
  • Two years of mechanical maintenance, millwright, machine shop, military mechanical, or related industrial experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience working with hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
  • Ability to inspect and set bearings
  • Basic computer skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industrial maintenance or machine shop experience
  • Experience with welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, or pneumatics
  • SAP experience
  • Experience operating cranes and machining equipment

Compensation & Career Growth

  • Starting wage of $36.03 to $38.57 per hour
  • Progression opportunities up to $43.31 per hour
  • Potential to reach top pay in as little as two years through skill development and performance
  • Stable, year-round employment with no seasonal layoffs

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • 2 to 6 weeks of paid vacation based on verified experience
  • 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
  • Tool allowance
  • Free online professional and technical development courses

Schedule

Standard schedules are Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts) or Monday-Thursday (10-hour shifts). This position also serves as Roll Grinder Relief and may periodically provide coverage on a 12-hour rotating schedule (days and nights). Such assignments are not a routine part of the role, occur only as operational needs arise, and are typically communicated well in advance to allow employees time to prepare.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a safety-sensitive position within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job while working in operational areas that contain magnetic and electromagnetic field exposure, moving equipment, vehicular traffic, elevated work areas, and other industrial hazards.

As a safety-sensitive employer, Sappi maintains a drug-free workplace. Successful candidates for safety-sensitive positions must pass all required pre-employment screenings and drug testing, which includes testing for marijuana/cannabis.

Location: Sappi Cloquet Mill
Starting Pay: $36.03 to $38.57 per hour (based on experience)
Progression Pay: Up to $43.31 per hour
Schedule: Primarily day shift (Monday-Friday) with opportunities to support rotating shift coverage

About the Role

This position supports the mill's Roll Repair Shop and Machine Shop operations. The primary focus is repairing and maintaining rolls, performing preventive maintenance, operating machine shop equipment, and supporting mechanical maintenance activities throughout the mill.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically skilled individuals interested in developing advanced troubleshooting, machining, and maintenance skills in a large industrial manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Roll Repair & Machine Shop Work

  • Repair, inspect, and maintain paper machine rolls
  • Operate manual machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, balancers, and related tools
  • Grind rolls and accurately document roll profiles and dimensions
  • Inspect, remove, install, and set bearings
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
  • Perform precision measurements and quality checks on completed work
  • Assist with fabrication, welding, and repair projects

Additional Responsibilities

  • Use SAP to enter work orders, order parts, and document work performed
  • Operate overhead cranes safely
  • Participate in safety meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities
  • Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) teams
  • Maintain clean, organized work areas
  • Work collaboratively with maintenance team members, supervisors, and vendors

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two-year technical degree in a mechanical-related field or
  • Two years of mechanical maintenance, millwright, machine shop, military mechanical, or related industrial experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience working with hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
  • Ability to inspect and set bearings
  • Basic computer skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industrial maintenance or machine shop experience
  • Experience with welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, or pneumatics
  • SAP experience
  • Experience operating cranes and machining equipment

Compensation & Career Growth

  • Starting wage of $36.03 to $38.57 per hour
  • Progression opportunities up to $43.31 per hour
  • Potential to reach top pay in as little as two years through skill development and performance
  • Stable, year-round employment with no seasonal layoffs

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • 2 to 6 weeks of paid vacation based on verified experience
  • 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
  • Tool allowance
  • Free online professional and technical development courses

Schedule

Standard schedules are Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts) or Monday-Thursday (10-hour shifts). This position also serves as Roll Grinder Relief and may periodically provide coverage on a 12-hour rotating schedule (days and nights). Such assignments are not a routine part of the role, occur only as operational needs arise, and are typically communicated well in advance to allow employees time to prepare.

Safety-Sensitive Position

This is a safety-sensitive position within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job while working in operational areas that contain magnetic and electromagnetic field exposure, moving equipment, vehicular traffic, elevated work areas, and other industrial hazards.

As a safety-sensitive employer, Sappi maintains a drug-free workplace. Successful candidates for safety-sensitive positions must pass all required pre-employment screenings and drug testing, which includes testing for marijuana/cannabis.

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.dahn@sappi.com
Telephone number:  218-879-2393

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