Maintenance Technician - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
WestRock's West Point paper mill is seeking an hourly Mechanical Maintenance Technician with the ability to provide primary millwright skills for the West Point Mill.
How you will impact WestRock:
- Participate in all department safety programs.
- Flexibility to work in a multi-craft role and contribute to accomplishing results in a team- based environment.
- Good understanding of the types and application of equipment lubrication.
- Effective troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals & drawings.
- Ability to properly document repairs and inspections.
- Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials & stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.
- Good working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques.
- Ability to measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts.
What you need to succeed:
For a Class 1 Helper:
- Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanic's level, or
- Two-year technical degree in mechanical technology, or four years' relevant technical military experience
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability and willingness to work shift work.
For a Class A Journeyman:
- Ten years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanics or electrician/instrumentation level - or
- Five years of relevant industrial or military experience and a two-year technical degree
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability and willingness to work shift work.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Durham, NC
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.