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Lubrication Technician Serviceman

Lubrication Technician Serviceman

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Department:  Maintenance and Engineering
Posting date:  Oct 30, 2025

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions.  Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill  focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Lubrication Technician Serviceman

 

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for a full-time hourly Lubrication Technician Serviceman.

 

Sappi offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to a starting hourly rate of $32.42, comprehensive healthcare, pension, and paid vacation. 

 

Entry Requirements:

 

  • High School education or equivalent.

 

  • Technical school degree in mechanical related field of study and/or three years of experience in lubrication or equivalent mechanical trade experience required.

 

Candidate preferred qualifications:

 

  • Ability to perform minor mechanical tasks and successfully pass a company selected basic mechanical aptitude test chosen by the Company, with input from the Union.

 

  • Ability to work well with others and succeed in a team oriented working environment.

 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of mill safety rules, safe working practices, utilize lock-out procedures and other safety procedures that may be implemented.

 

  • Demonstrate ability to learn and perform:
    • Basic computer skills required to work within a computerized maintenance and lubrication system
    • Read, understand and download lubrication routes
    • Plan and layout work
    • Have basic knowledge of commonly used lubrication products, including types of grease, mineral oils, synthetic lubricants, etc. and their proper application

 

  • Use and properly care for all personal and company equipment and tools such as hand and power tools, staging, mobile equipment, etc.

 

  • Demonstrate the ability to rig, handle and transport the equipment being worked on.

 

  • Individuals in the Lube Services position must, within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, meet the following qualifications specific to the Machinery Lubrication Technician 1 & Basic Piping/Tubing and Mechanical Application job classification.

 

 

Job Duties / Work Environment can consist of but are not limited to:

  • Must have physical capability to climb stairs and ladders
  • Lift and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Work with petroleum and related chemicals in a safe manner.
  • Exposure to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals
  • Working around industrial equipment
  • Operation of powered industrial trucks such as fork trucks, roll clamps, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks and loaders

 

Lubrication Technician Serviceman

 

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for a full-time hourly Lubrication Technician Serviceman.

 

Sappi offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to a starting hourly rate of $32.42, comprehensive healthcare, pension, and paid vacation. 

 

Entry Requirements:

 

  • High School education or equivalent.

 

  • Technical school degree in mechanical related field of study and/or three years of experience in lubrication or equivalent mechanical trade experience required.

 

Candidate preferred qualifications:

 

  • Ability to perform minor mechanical tasks and successfully pass a company selected basic mechanical aptitude test chosen by the Company, with input from the Union.

 

  • Ability to work well with others and succeed in a team oriented working environment.

 

  • Demonstrate knowledge of mill safety rules, safe working practices, utilize lock-out procedures and other safety procedures that may be implemented.

 

  • Demonstrate ability to learn and perform:
    • Basic computer skills required to work within a computerized maintenance and lubrication system
    • Read, understand and download lubrication routes
    • Plan and layout work
    • Have basic knowledge of commonly used lubrication products, including types of grease, mineral oils, synthetic lubricants, etc. and their proper application

 

  • Use and properly care for all personal and company equipment and tools such as hand and power tools, staging, mobile equipment, etc.

 

  • Demonstrate the ability to rig, handle and transport the equipment being worked on.

 

  • Individuals in the Lube Services position must, within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, meet the following qualifications specific to the Machinery Lubrication Technician 1 & Basic Piping/Tubing and Mechanical Application job classification.

 

 

Job Duties / Work Environment can consist of but are not limited to:

  • Must have physical capability to climb stairs and ladders
  • Lift and carry up to 70 pounds
  • Work with petroleum and related chemicals in a safe manner.
  • Exposure to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals
  • Working around industrial equipment
  • Operation of powered industrial trucks such as fork trucks, roll clamps, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks and loaders

 

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:  Brienne Hayes
Email:  brienne.hayes@sappi.com
Telephone number:  Brienne Hayes

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