Shutdowns · Turnarounds · Outages — Midwest
Paper & Tissue Mill Shutdown Crews for Green Bay and the Fox Cities
Paper mill shutdown and outage staffing for Green Bay and the Fox River Valley — Appleton, Neenah, Kaukauna — from Craftsman & Labor Solutions.
The market
Industrial outages in Green Bay & Fox Valley
The Fox River Valley from Neenah and Appleton up to Green Bay has one of the heaviest concentrations of paper and tissue mills in the country, with more mills along the Wisconsin River. Mill shutdowns here are frequent, compact and heavy on mechanical trades — and they bunch up in the same windows. CLS mobilizes crews into the Valley when the local bench is spoken for. In the Fox Cities and up to Green Bay, experienced mill mechanics are in demand across every plant, and machine shutdowns often land in the same weeks. CLS brings in travelling millwrights, welders and support labor so a rebuild or felt change stays on plan.
How we staff Green Bay & Fox Valley
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in Green Bay & Fox Valley — we mobilize vetted crews from a nationwide network of trusted contractors, and the same headquarters team runs your project from the first scope call to the final shift. Travel is planned into the staging, which is why sharing dates early matters.
What runs here
Facilities we staff in Green Bay & Fox Valley
Pulp, paper & tissue
Mill shutdowns and machine rebuilds along the Fox and Wisconsin rivers.
Manufacturing
Planned shutdowns at food, equipment and converting plants.
Power & utilities
Generation outages across northeast Wisconsin.
Why CLS is different
People Who Stay Accountable
We do not hand you a list of names, send workers to the jobsite, and disappear. Every Green Bay & Fox Valley shutdown is supported by two dedicated points of contact who stay involved, communicate with your team, and take ownership of the outcome alongside you.
A knowledgeable coordinator
Learns your scope, plans trades, headcount and shifts with you, and stages the crew before day one.
A hands-on on-site overseer
Involved in worker assignments and project progress on the ground — accountable for the crew, not signed up and gone.
Crafts we supply
The crew for your outage
- Welders
Structural and repair welding on equipment opened up during the outage.
- Millwrights
Pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, alignment and reassembly.
- Carpenters
Temporary structures, access, platforms and the carpentry that supports the work.
- Plumbers
Water, drain and utility piping work tied to the outage scope.
- General labor & helpers
Material handling, staging, housekeeping, fire and hole watch support, cleanup and demob.
Every worker is covered by CLS workers' comp and liability, briefed on site hazards, and backed by stop-work authority.
Travel for turnaround work in Green Bay & Fox Valley? Get on our call list →Questions
Green Bay & Fox Valley shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Do you specialize in paper mill shutdowns?
Pulp and paper is one of CLS's three core shutdown sectors. We supply welders, millwrights and support labor for mill outages and machine rebuilds.
+Do you staff paper machine rebuilds and felt or seal changes?
Yes, for millwright, welding and support-labor scope. We plan the crew mix and shifts with you during scoping, based on the machine and the work package.
+Several mills in the Valley shut down in the same window. Can you still add crew?
That is the situation our model is built for. CLS mobilizes crews from outside the Valley. Share your window early, and we'll tell you honestly what we can cover.
+Do you work tissue and converting plants as well as paper mills?
Yes. Tissue, converting and packaging plants run planned shutdowns much like paper mills, and CLS supplies the same crafts to them.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in Green Bay & Fox Valley?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to Green Bay & Fox Valley and plants across the country. Every project is run by the same headquarters team — two dedicated points of contact who stay involved from the first scope call to the final shift.
+What trades can CLS supply for a Green Bay & Fox Valley shutdown?
Welders, millwrights, carpenters, plumbers, and general labor and helpers for staging, material handling, fire and hole watch support, housekeeping and demob. Tell us the scope and we will build the craft mix and headcount with you.
+How far ahead should we plan a Green Bay & Fox Valley turnaround with CLS?
As early as you have dates and a rough scope. Timelines depend on the trades, headcount and site requirements, so CLS quotes a specific plan per project rather than a blanket promise — and short-notice call-outs are handled the same way, honestly and quickly.
More of the Midwest
Other Midwest markets we mobilize to
Planning an outage in Green Bay & Fox Valley?
Tell us the scope and dates — your coordinator will stage the crew. Skilled trades who travel for outage work can get on our call list, too.