Journeyman Instrument Mechanic (90%)

Where you will work

The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper’s facilities, producing paperboard products, and boasting over 700 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper’s headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy.  

Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing.  There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.  

What you will do

The Journeymen Instrument Mechanic is responsible for all mechanical maintenance tasks throughout the Lewiston Mill.     

• Calibration, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and reliability for instrumentation.


• Instrumentation includes gauges, KAPPA analyzers, and stack monitors.


• Troubleshoot electronic, electrical, and pneumatic processes


• Work closely with other departments and crafts


• Hold self and others to a high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE)


• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate the root cause


• Operate, maintain, and inspect equipment to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, procedural reporting, and documentation requirements


• Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities


• Pick up debris from the work area, sweep, and use an air hose to blow down tissue particles from in and around the machine

What you will need
To be successful in this position, we are looking for candidates with the following:

• Successful completion of a federally approved instrument apprenticeship program or post-secondary instrumentation program.


• Minimum of 3 years experience as an instrument mechanic (industrial experience preferred).


• Must be willing and capable of learning and utilizing secondary maintenance skills such as electrician and refrigeration.


• Proficient with DCS / PLC systems, and equipment calibration, able to demonstrate strong. troubleshooting skills and reading loop diagrams.


• Familiar with automatic valves and flow meters.


• Experience with Fisher Provox, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Delta V systems, and Rosemount instrumentation is considered a plus.


• A current state of Idaho journeyman electrician's license is considered a plus.


• Must be willing and able to work all shifts.

Starting Pay Rate is 90% ($40.63) of the regular rate for the first year with the ability to move to 95% ($42.88) after secondary skills are mastered.  100% ($45.14) pay after 1 year.

Eligible for one (1) week vacation after successful completion of 90 day probation.

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Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.