Millwright Journeyman
Domtar · Nekoosa, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Domtar (packaging) in Nekoosa, WI. Performing mechanical repairs to machinery and plant support systems, including all rotating and stationary equipment.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- Welding 48%
- PLC 46%
- Robotics 27%
- Automation 22%
- Tooling 20%
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Domtar
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- 2
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Domtar in Nekoosa
1 other open role at this site.
- Engineer, Reliability · Reliability
Full description from DomtarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Performing mechanical repairs to machinery and plant support systems, including all rotating and stationary equipment
- ◆Working with preventative maintenance programs and documenting accurate maintenance records
- ◆Working with a wide array of precision tools, including computerized alignment equipment
- ◆Ability to read and interpret machine drawings
Required Qualifications
- ✓A valid journeyman card, indicating successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program
- ✓A positive work attitude and a keen sense of responsibility, particularly with respect to safety and environmental policies and procedures
- ✓Effective communication skills both verbal and written
- ✓Solid computer skills and experience with electronic work orders
Recommended
Qualifications
- ✓Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry will be considered an asset
Must be willing to meet the following
requirements
- ✓Available to work varying hours that may include shift, weekends and holidays
- ✓Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and respond to emergency call-ins
- ✓Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- ✓Wear required personal protective equipment including being respirator qualifed
- ✓Work in industrial conditions (i.e. warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, and heavy machinery or working at heights with proper safety training and safety protection)
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram and Twitter .
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Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Millwright Journeyman . This job is full-time permanent.