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Georgia Pacific Millwright Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Georgia-Pacific offers a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with a HSA, short-term disability, 401k with employer match, 2 weeks paid vacation after 90 days, and ...

Journeyman Millwright

Camas, WA · On-site

$44.71 - $46.43/hr

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Journeyman Millwright for our Camas, Washington location, starting pay $44.71-$46.43/hour DOE plus a $1.50/hour shift differential for Swing Shift and a $3.00 ...

$28/hr

Georgia-Pacific's Rocky Creek Lumber mill in Frisco City, Alabama is now hiring for a Millwright . This position creates value by ensuring machine reliability and up-time and identifying ...

Maintenance Millwright

Alcolu, SC · On-site

$24.50 - $30.75/hr

Your Job Georgia-Pacific's Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Alcolu, South Carolina has an incredible opportunity for a Maintenance Millwright . This is a highly skilled hourly position requiring ...

Millwright

Pineland, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Location(s) Pineland, Texas Company Georgia-Pacific Career Field Maintenance & Skilled Trades Job Number 192201

Georgia-Pacific is seeking safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Millwright Mechanic in Toledo, OR. These positions are a vital resource for our ongoing success and productivity. We are ...

Millwright

Pineland, TX · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring for a dedicated and reliable Millwright at our lumber mill in Pineland, Texas to be responsible for the troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical failures.

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How much do georgia pacific millwright jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for georgia pacific millwright in the United States is $28.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $31.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Georgia Pacific millwright?

Georgia Pacific Millwrights are skilled tradespeople responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment at Georgia Pacific facilities. They work with a variety of mechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, motors, and other factory machinery, ensuring that everything runs efficiently and safely. Millwrights at Georgia Pacific often read blueprints, use specialized tools, and follow strict safety protocols to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures. Their role is essential to keeping the company's manufacturing operations running smoothly.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Georgia Pacific millwright?

To thrive as a Georgia Pacific Millwright, you need strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial machinery, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often supported by additional technical training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with tools such as welding equipment, hoists, and precision measuring instruments, as well as knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential to ensure safe, efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of complex mill equipment, minimizing downtime and supporting plant productivity.

What are common challenges faced by millwrights at Georgia Pacific, and how can they be addressed?

Millwrights at Georgia-Pacific often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex mechanical systems under time pressure, adapting to evolving safety protocols, and coordinating with other maintenance and production teams. Staying up to date with the latest equipment and safety training is crucial. Proactive communication with team members and clear documentation of repairs can help minimize downtime and ensure a safe, efficient work environment. Embracing continuous learning and seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues can also aid in overcoming technical or procedural challenges.

What is the difference between Georgia Pacific Millwright vs Georgia Pacific Maintenance Technician?

AspectGeorgia Pacific MillwrightGeorgia Pacific Maintenance Technician
CertificationsTrade certifications, OSHA safety trainingTrade certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilitiesIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesInstalling, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipmentPerforming routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs

The Georgia Pacific Millwright focuses on installing and maintaining heavy machinery, requiring specialized trade skills. The Maintenance Technician handles routine repairs and troubleshooting, often supporting the millwright's work. Both roles are essential in manufacturing settings and share similar certifications and work environments, but their core duties differ in scope and complexity.

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Infographic showing various Georgia Pacific Millwright job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,821 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Journeyman Millwright

Clatskanie, OR • On-site

Koch Industries
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

$48.45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks on industrial equipment

  • Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance, including tasks like bearings set-up, opti-laser alignment, pump rebuilds, and mounting/unmounting

  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures


Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is hiring a Journeyman Millwright for our Clatskanie, OR location, starting pay is $48.45 . Georgia-Pacific offers a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance with a HSA, short-term disability, 401k with employer match, 2 weeks paid vacation after 90 days, and opportunities to further your career.
Our Team
Georgia-Pacific's Consumer Products facility in Wauna/Clatskanie, Oregon is a high-speed manufacturer of a variety of tissue and paper products. Some of the recognized brands include: Brawny, Angel Soft, Vanity Fair and Sparkle. Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, including bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins. To learn more about our variety of products visit, www.gp.com .
What You Will Do
  • Perform assigned preventative maintenance tasks
  • Industrial maintenance (bearings set-up, opti-laser alignment, pump rebuilds, mounting and unmounting)
  • Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on all types of industrial equipment
  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Keep work area clean before, after, and throughout shift
  • Maintain all safety guards on equipment and following all lock out/tag out procedures to promote a safe working environment for all employees
  • Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Journeyman Millwright with experience executing precision maintenance functions
  • 4 years of industrial maintenance mechanical experience
  • Experience in the Pulp & Paper Industry
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints

What Will Put You Ahead
  • Experience with Reliability/Precision maintenance
  • Experience in two of the following trades: Industrial Millwright, Welder, Pipefitter, Machinist, etc
  • Experience using a computer to generate, distribute and maintain maintenance records
  • An Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Certificate from an accredited vocational/community college with a minimum of 3 years of maintenance mechanic experience
  • Completion of an approved maintenance mechanic apprenticeship program or equivalent with 2 or more years of experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial manufacturing environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
This role is part of the collective bargaining agreement, and the starting pay for this role is set at $48.45 per hour.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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