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Maintenance - Electrical J1

Posted: 12/02/2025

Skilled and Trades

Job Description
At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world.
Come grow with us!

Maintenance Electrical Journeyman 1

Sylvamo’s Ticonderoga, NY Mill is located on the shores of Lake Champlain. In operation since 1971, the mill produces high-end printing and technical papers harvested from Adirondack and Vermont forests. We employ over 600 dedicated employees focused on safety, environment, quality and production.

This is a journeyman-level electrician position responsible to complete scheduled maintenance, preventive maintenance and break-in electrical work along with performing many other duties both as part of a team and independently. Duties for electricians include, but are not limited to, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining 480v through 13.8kv electrical systems, 480v and 2300v motor controls and associated control equipment including relay logic and PLC systems.

Hourly pay rate is $35.76, as of June 1, 2024.

Requirements:

Minimum High School graduate or GED equivalent
4 years of electrical apprentice or helper and obtained qualified electrician status
Industrial technology degree
Certificate from accredited college or trade school
Willing and capable of working all shifts

Experience (Desired Skills):

Desire to work in manufacturing setting
Electronics experience
High-voltage and power distribution
AC motors and drives, DC motors and drives
Control systems experience: DCS, PLC’s, PC’s and analytical equipment
Knowledge of electrical schematics
Highly motivated, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Only qualified applicants will be invited to complete a prescreen assessment.

What we offer:

Competitive pay
Medical and dental benefit plans
Defined pension plan
401k with company match
Short-term disability & long-term disability
Life insurance
12-hour work schedule

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, 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.