Industrial Millwright
Domtar · Glenwood, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Domtar (packaging) in Glenwood, AR. As necessary, assist in mill operation, work well with operators for smooth mill flow and relief where necessary.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- 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 Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 27 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $60k–$75k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 74%
- ✓ Welding 48%
- PLC 29%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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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- 3
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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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Bring proof to the interview
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Full description from DomtarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required qualifications
- ✓Minimum of 2 years sawmill/heavy industry experience; with preference to sawmill experience.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices and procedures.
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- ✓Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, drive alignment and conveyance.
- ✓Proven ability to work independently, or in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- ◆Accomplish tasks without direct supervision.
- ◆Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical equipment and theory.
- ◆Evaluate equipment operation and make recommendations for repairs.
- ◆Follow all safety rules and procedures, use safety equipment as required.
- ◆Move equipment and machinery manually or with hoist or dollies.
- ◆Perform some carpentry and pipe fitting work.
- ◆Perform welding and cutting tasks effectively (Gas, Arc-air, wire feed).
- ◆Perform work task at all elevations and in some tight quarters throughout the plant.
- ◆Replace motors, chains, sprockets, belts, and pulleys.
- ◆Replace pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders as required.
- ◆Respond to machine breakdown/malfunction: facilitate repairs as necessary.
- ◆Utilize a full array of hand and power tools.
- ◆Utilize knowledge of mechanics and machine tool technology.
- ◆Work from verbal and written instructions: PM sheets, work orders, etc., and document completed work.
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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 Glenwood, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Industrial Millwright . This job is full-time permanent.
Must be familiar with all plant machinery and facilities to facilitate effective repairs and preventative maintenance processes. Must possess the ability to quickly troubleshoot mechanical problems. As necessary, assist in mill operation, work well with operators for smooth mill flow and relief where necessary.
What you gain by working with us
- •Entry base pay - $28.44 per hour with opportunity to advance up to $39.98
- •$2,000 Sign On Bonus for new hires
- •Weekly Attendance Bonus $2.00 per hour
- •Production Bonus – up to $3.00 per hour
- •Night Shift differential - $1.00 per hour
- •Opportunity for paid overtime at time and a half rate
- •Immediately eligible for paid vacation
- •12 paid holidays annually
- •Affordable medical, dental, & vision coverage
- •401k w/Company Match up to 4%
- •401k Automatic Company Contribution up to 6.5%
- •Company paid Life Insurance
- •Company paid Short Term Disability
- •Company paid Long Term Disability
- •Employee assistance program for personnel and family members
- •Support for training and development
- •Referral Bonus – up to $1,000 per referral.
- •Respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment
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 .