J1 Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright

Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM

$36.69/hr. to $44.02/hr. ($.75 to $1.68/hr. shift allowance)

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

New hires are eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance for those that relocate more than 75 miles from the Port Wentworth Mill.

Hourly (full time)

International Paper – Port Wentworth Mill

1 Bonnybridge Rd

• Routine maintenance work
• Basic welding, repacking pumps & valves
• Forklift operations, screwed pipe & tubing installations
• Repair of rotating assemblies, roll repair and replacements, motor replacements
• Repair of mechanical drive systems.

• Must be 18 years or older
• Eligible for employment in the US
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment.
• 5 or more years of Heavy Industrial Maintenance Experience in any of the following Maintenance Skill Areas: MILLWRIGHT

• Associate degree in any of the IP Core Maintenance skills or related disciplines. (Millwright)
• Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
• Millwright backgrounds on the mechanical side.
• SAP Experience

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

International Paper’s GCF business offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, and Paid Time Off.

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future.

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International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.