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.

Join Our Team – Experienced Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Roles

Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our Roanoke Rapids Mill team is seeking experienced Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance Technicians to help maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment.

Pay Range: $31.19 – $41.56 per hour (based on education and experience)

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.
• Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Mechanical responsibilities may include:

• Valve and gasket replacement, pump repair/repacking, welding (basic), forklift operation, pipe and tubing installation, cylinder and motor repair, and maintenance of mechanical drive systems.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum age: 18
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training
• 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
• Multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical and electrical)
• Knowledge of mechanical drives, pumps, seals, hydraulics, and lubrication
• Welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG)
• Machine shop skills (lathes, boring, balancing, CNC)
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor)

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that values safety, skill, and growth!

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