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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly paper mill maintenance in the United States is $25.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectHourly Paper Mill MaintenancePaper Mill Electrician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical trainingHigh school diploma, electrical certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, machinery maintenanceElectrical systems, machinery wiring
Employer & IndustryPaper mills, manufacturing facilitiesPaper mills, industrial plants

Hourly Paper Mill Maintenance workers perform a variety of equipment repairs and preventive maintenance across the plant, often handling multiple machinery types. Paper Mill Electricians specialize in electrical systems, wiring, and troubleshooting electrical issues within the mill. While both roles require technical skills and work in manufacturing environments, maintenance workers focus on mechanical repairs, whereas electricians concentrate on electrical systems.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Paper Mill Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,301 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Production Supervisor, Paper Mill - Rhinelander, WI

Ahlstrom

Rhinelander, WI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Ahlstrom rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 62 rated fashion and textile manufacturers


Job description

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?
The Paper Mill Supervisor has overall responsibility for managing the daily activities of on-shift crews in the paper mill, including directing shift maintenance demands for operating the business. This is a key position that works closely with other mill shift supervisors to ensure employee safety, quality, maintenance, and productivity goals are met. The Paper Mill Supervisor provides management leadership across the mill during off hours, on nights, and weekends, acting as a key member of the mill's emergency response process.
Responsibilities
  • Must follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position's areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
  • Administer consistent application of all company policies.
  • Ensure on-shift performance meets work standards.
  • Communicate expectations to employees and evaluate performance. Address individual or crew underperformance and take appropriate action. Responsible for productivity, quality, efficiency, cost control. compliance, and housekeeping.
  • Provide crews with needed equipment and training resources; provide guidance to foster individual growth.
  • Assist department trainers in making sure employees' training requirements are completed.
  • Participate and/or lead identified daily production meetings and monthly crew meetings.
  • Audit crews to ensure they are working safely, following safety requirements, and are able to identify potential hazards. Appropriately correct safety hazards and unsafe acts in a timely manner.
  • Lead safety investigations.
  • Assess processes for effectiveness and implement improvements.
  • Provide leadership in emergency situations.

Requirements
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Experience as a process engineer, temporary supervisor, or comparable role, in a paper manufacturing facility a plus
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage employee relations with positive outcomes
  • Above-average process orientation skills with a focus on process improvement
  • Experience in a union environment preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and direct a team to achieve desired goats
  • A safety leader with knowledge of industry safety standards
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software Aptitude for learning new software systems Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays

Competencies
  • Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Decision Quality, Functional/Technical Skills, Integrity and Trust, Peer Relationships, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Interpersonal savvy, Time Management, Approachability, Ethics & Values and the ability to work comfortably in stressful situations

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.
Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com

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