Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will perform routine and trouble-shooting tasks for equipment at the Seminole Mill. This position requires the flexibility to work in a multi-craft role and contributes to accomplishing results in a team-based environment.

(New employees commonly earn $42.33/Hour - plus OVERTIME with yearly increases.)

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Create maintenance requests for repairs based on findings with equipment in the mill.
• Perform maintenance tasks for equipment within the mill.
• Work as a team with other maintenance team members.
• Good communication skills.
• Extensive experience dealing with basic industrial safety topics such as lockout, fall protection, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and guarding.

What you need to succeed:

• Extensive industrial experience in at least 1 of the following areas is required:
• Millwright (laser alignment skills required)
• Pipe fitting
• Machinist
• Welding
• Roll Grinding & Roll Maintenance
• Industrial Operations
• Garage/Diesel Mechanic

Able to work in a heavy manufacturing setting.

Able to work and communicate effectively in team-based environment.

Reliable, dependable, and available for work in all areas of the mill.

Manufacturing or Paper Mill Experience preferred

Must have at least 5 years of hands-on, documented experience in the following:

• Industrial Rigging
• Applied Mathematics
• Measurements – Layout skills
• Welding Principles & Practices
• Cutting Principles & Practices
• Use of Portable Tools & Hand Tools
• Selecting and Using Lubricants
• Installation of Bearings & Seals
• Understanding the Operation of Pumps
• Pump & Motor Alignment – dial, feeler gauge, laser
• Pump & Motor Component Assembly
• Maintain & Rebuild - Mechanic Drives, Gear Boxes, Clutches, Jack shafts
• Basic Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• Blueprint Reading
• Equipment Installation – sole plates, concrete, leveling, alignment, conveyors, tracking, drives, rolls, splicing
• Industrial Pipe fitting – tubing & hose systems, plumbing systems, installation & maintenance of valves
• Industrial Operations
• Powered Industrial Trucks/ Heavy Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Physical & Other Requirements :

• Standing for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools up to 50 lbs. repeatedly for a 12-hr. shift.
• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within confined areas.
• Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather.
• Must be able to enter a confined space or work in high elevated areas

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.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.