The Position

We currently have an opening for a Journey Electrician based out of our location in Port Townsend, Washington. As a journeyman electrician, you will perform scheduled tasks & maintain mill equipment.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance on mill equipment as scheduled.
• Troubleshoots mill systems & equipment as needed.
• Installation of new & rebuilt equipment.
• Performs inspections & preventive maintenance tasks.
• Shares the load of overtime & call-ins as needed.
• Training apprentices & other journeymen.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Craft level skills, equipment-specific knowledge, proper handling procedures for chemical common to pulp and paper process.
• A basic level of skills in processes that may be outside of the primary craft’s core competency including cutting, metalworking, computer operation, rigging, and other skills common to maintenance activities.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, troubleshoot electrical equipment including motors and controllers.
• Ability to work and communicate within a small work team.

Required Previous Work Experience

• 5 years in trade or 2 years at trade level.

Required Education

• High school graduate or equivalent to (GED).
• Up to 2 years post-graduate schooling in some crafts. Completed apprenticeship program in craft line or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Push and pull rolling carts with several hundred-pound loads.
• Twisting and turning while executing the job.
• Working in awkward positions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $41.91 per hour with opportunities for overtime.
• Afternoon and graveyard shift differentials.
• A comprehensive health care plan including prescription, vision care, life insurance, and dental plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• An exceptional retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• 2-5 weeks of vacations, pending years of service.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• This is a union represented position.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.