Mechanical of Electrical Reliability Technician

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Mechanical or Electrical Reliability Technician

Sumter, SC, USA

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Reliability Technician

Sylvamo, a major pulp and paper producer, is seeking its next generation of top operators for the Sumter Sheet Converting Facility. We are seeking dependable individuals with excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to fill our challenging position as an Operating Technician. The plant and the organization were designed in concert for the team concept. The designs have created an environment that fosters trust, commitment, flexibility, creativity, and positive response to change.

The result is a high-performance operation.

The Sumter Sheet Converting Facility is a 220,000 square foot plant that houses two 86” width and 69” width ECH Will precision sheeters and 6 Packaging Lines producing over 285,000 tons. A salaried workforce of 118 people staffs the plant.

Pay Rate: $27.80 - $37.13. Starting pay with opportunities to progress, or commensurate with relevant experience

Duties for mechanical reliability include, but are not restricted to, replacing valves and gaskets, basic welding, repacking pumps and valves, forklift operations, screwed pipe and tubing installations, cylinder repair, pump repair and replacement, repair of rotating assemblies, roll repair and replacements, motor replacements, repair of mechanical drive systems, gear reducers, seals, fans, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication and rigging.

Duties for electrical reliability include, but are not restricted to, electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair, conduit and wire installation, lighting repair, PLC troubleshooting and repair, drive troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation and control valve calibration, troubleshooting and repair, and HVAC work.

The desired candidate is expected to learn and operate all sheeting equipment (in a backfill opportunity) and become the equipment expert trainer.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Able to function in a team environment
• 5 years minimum experience in an industrial setting performing as a Mechanic, electrical and instrumentation, or Millwright in a multi-skilled heavy industrial maintenance environment
• 1 Year Vocational/Technical education in the field of Industrial Maintenance/Welding/Millwright or 1 Year Vocational/Technical education in the Instrumentation Electrical Disciplines:
  Electrical, Instrumentation, or HVAC.
• Must be able to pass hands-on demonstrated skill test and written tests.

PLUS:
Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
• Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
• Willing and capable of working all shifts
• Work overtime regularly, and with last-minute notification
• Work holidays and/or weekends regularly
• Wear the required safety equipment
• Operate or work in industrial conditions (i.e., warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, or elevated working surfaces with proper safety training and safety protection)

• Relevant work experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Millwright/Machinist backgrounds on the Mechanical side or E & I background on the Electrical side.

Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a retirement savings account, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Sylvamo 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.