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Posted August 21, 2026

Service Technician (Paper Mill)

KYYBA
Port Townsend, WA, US Full Time
35USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: 100 Mill Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368

Shift Time: (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Mon-Fri

Pay Rate: $35.00 /hour on W2

- Safety-oriented mind-set

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and current vehicle insurance

- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience working with industrial equipment

- Prefer minimum of 1-year experience in paper mill or similar industrial equipment maintenance

- Reliable mode of transportation and ability to live within a 45-minute drive of Port Townsend, WA

- Strong communication and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments

- Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to identify and address equipment issues proactively

- Proficient with basic computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

- Capable of conducting basic lab testing related to equipment performance

- Ability to work at primary customer sites in Port Townsend

- Willingness to provide occasional on-call or weekend support

Job Responsibilities:

- Safely operate and maintain complex industrial equipment within hazardous production environments, with awareness of risks such as pinch points, chemical exposure, and heavy machinery

- Assemble, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on Solenis equipment to ensure optimal operation

- Participate and maintain certification in mandatory mill safety training programs, utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on or near equipment and chemicals

- Support ongoing operations by managing inventory and ordering necessary Solenis parts and products for equipment upkeep

- Work 20-40 hours weekly with the potential to advance to full-time status

- Represent Solenis professionally on-site, collaborating with mill personnel including operators, maintenance teams, electricians, and instrumentation specialists

- Assist sales and technical staff in identifying and implementing new equipment solutions at customer locations

- Provide occasional after-hours support, including nights, weekends, or holidays when necessary

Technical & Industry Skills

Basic understanding of mill processes — general awareness of how pulp is made and how paper machines run.

Chemical equipment support — helping with setting up, checking, and maintaining chemical feed systems.

Water system monitoring — taking readings and doing basic tests on boiler water, cooling water, and wastewater.

Hands‐on mechanical skills — assisting with pump repairs, replacing simple parts, and doing basic troubleshooting.

Collecting and recording data — taking samples, logging test results, and helping track changes in system performance.

Problem‐solving — noticing issues like build up, odors, or changes in water quality and reporting them to senior account leads.

Safety awareness — following mill safety rules, using PPE correctly, and understanding basic chemical handling procedures.

Compensation

- Mileage reimbursement for out-of-town travel

Location Requirement: This position is based at our Port Townsend Paper Mill. Candidates should ideally reside within a 45-minute commute of the facility and must be located no more than one hour away.

\nCompany Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b

Company Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.\r\n\r\nAt Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.\r\n\r\nKyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n\r\nKyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b

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