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.

West Point Mill is seeking an hourly Mechanical Maintenance Technician with the ability to provide primary Machinist skills with secondary skills in welding and millwrighting for the West Point Mill.

What you need to succeed: Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in a job shop, repairs facility, or in maintenance machine work. Applicants are expected to possess knowledge and hands-on experience with various measurement tools including micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators. Proficiency in working with all types of metals.

Proven experience in job shop environments, repair facilities, or maintenance machine work. Expertise in using measurement tools such as micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators. Experience in handling different types of metals. Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings. High attention to detail and precision in craftsmanship.

For a Class 1 Helper:

• Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman machinist level, or
• Two-year technical degree in machining technology, or
• Four years’ relevant technical military experience as machinist
• Non-CNC machining preferred
• Exceptional communication skills

For a Class A Journeyman:

• Ten years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman machinist level, or
• Five years of relevant industrial or military experience and a two-year technical degree
• Exceptional communication
• Non-CNC machining preferred

How you will impact WestRock:

• Participate in all department safety programs
• 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

This facility is operated as a multi-craft team concept mill and all individuals are required to work to their potential. This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

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