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General Mechanic - 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.

Career Opportunity:

The Hopewell Mill is seeking to hire General Mechanic Millwrights and Machinists to support its paper manufacturing facility.

How you will impact WestRock :

  • Familiarity, understanding, and experience with facets of design, installation, startup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process equipment and systems common to industrial and manufacturing facilities.
  • Some examples of process equipment include: pumps, motors, gear reducers, couplings, belt-drives, bearings, and seals.
  • Understanding of and experience with reading drawings, Bills of Materials, parts identification, work packages, workflow processes, planning and scheduling.
  • Experience with development and completion of assigned data collection routes, to include temperatures, vibrations, acoustics, speed, etc.
  • Determine work procedures to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment using hand and power tools.
  • Work with a wide variety of precision tools such as veneer calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks and optical and laser alignment tooling.
  • Perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or improvement to equipment.

Physical Demands
  • The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
  • The employee is frequently required to walk, occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Duties are performed in an office environment and on jobsites throughout the mill.
  • May on occasion have to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, power outages, weekends, holidays, planned major equipment outages, etc.

What you need to succeed:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • 5-10 years' experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, equipment installations, equipment maintenance, construction, fabrication, or supporting service.
  • Licensed and Certified Journeyman classification or equivalent Military Occupational Skill (MOS).
  • Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.

What we offer:
  • Excellent wages and a strong benefits package.
  • Corporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.

Hopewell, VA

Smurfit Westrock

“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.

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