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How much do mill shutdown jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for mill shutdown in Oregon is $21.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.32 and $23.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mill shutdown?

A Mill Shutdown job involves temporarily halting operations at an industrial mill for scheduled maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. Workers in these roles perform tasks such as equipment inspections, part replacements, welding, and cleaning to ensure machinery runs efficiently and safely. Shutdowns are typically planned in advance and can last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the scope of work. These jobs often require skilled tradespeople, including mechanics, electricians, and welders, to complete necessary repairs within a strict timeframe.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a mill shutdown?

To thrive in a Mill Shutdown role, you need strong mechanical aptitude, industrial maintenance experience, and a solid understanding of mill equipment and safety protocols. Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, heavy machinery, and relevant certifications such as OSHA or confined space entry are often necessary. Excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly during scheduled downtime are crucial soft skills. These abilities are essential to ensure shutdowns are executed safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact on production schedules.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a mill shutdown?

Mill Shutdown roles typically involve working during planned maintenance periods, which may require extended hours, night shifts, or weekend work to minimize operational downtime. Teams often operate on a tight schedule, coordinating closely with maintenance, safety, and operations staff to complete necessary repairs or upgrades efficiently. Flexibility and willingness to work variable hours are important, as shutdowns are carefully timed to align with production needs. This environment offers a fast-paced, collaborative experience that is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work and teamwork.

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Infographic showing various Mill Shutdown job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,696 per year, or $21 per hour.

Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Koch Industries

Toledo, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Koch Industries rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

137th of 544 rated manufacturers


Job description

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific Toledo is searching for a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to support the Toledo Mill located in Toledo, OR. This role is responsible for creating, planning, and estimating costs for routine maintenance work, as well as scoping out jobs for contractors. This position will require a motivated, organized, and detailed oriented individual knowledgeable of electrical equipment, processes, and procedures.
Our Team
Georgia Pacific Toledo is a producer of brown paper used to make cardboard and is a leader in recycling in the Northwest. The Toledo Mill is located within a 10-minute drive to the Pacific Ocean. Many outdoor activities are available near the mill including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and boating.
What You Will Do
• Provide leadership in risk management, contractor safety, and mitigating safety issues in operations
• Provide detailed maintenance shutdown and daily work planning and materials procurement in the department
• Efficiently coordinate mechanical maintenance work by anticipating, prioritizing, & scheduling work
• Champion timely identification and development of maintenance outage work
• Demonstrate a proper sense of urgency and discipline to balance break-in and scheduled work, provide a weekly forecast of work to schedule
• Utilize economic and critical thinking and risk-taking mentality to ensure maintenance spend creates long term value for the product system and mill
• Encourage mechanics and operators to demonstrate personal ownership and fostering the personal growth of their capabilities
• Collaborate with Area Leaders to prioritize work
• Assist in manpower optimization and share with other Reliability Coordinators and/or Planners
• Maintain the Planning Board metrics and provide explanations for metric performance on a weekly and monthly basis
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Two (2) years or more of experience in a manufacturing, industrial or military environment
• One (1) year or more of experience in a maintenance or planning role
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel (create/modify spreadsheets), Word (create/modify documents), and PowerPoint (prepare/present presentations), and Outlook (email correspondence)
What Will Put You Ahead
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
• Five (5) or more years of experience working within a manufacturing environment
• Technical experience with pulping and paper equipment, boilers, and wood handling systems
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
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.
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 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 300,000 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.
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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, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ).

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