Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Pay Range:

MT: $38.90/hour

MT1: $43.18/hour

MT2: $46.24/hour

MT3: $49.35/hour 

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician located in Solvay, NY.  This Maintenance Technician position inspects, tests, repairs, installs, and maintains industrial equipment and the facility in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.  This facility is operated as a team concept mill and all individuals are given the opportunity to work to their full potential. This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Effective interpersonal and team skills 
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute work for both individual and small group effort
• Utilizing multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and training  
• Understanding of mill equipment and processes
• Computer literate
• Effective trouble-shooter within area of expertise
• Possess initiative; attention to detail; follow-through
• Fifty pounds lifting capability; normal hearing/vision with correction; ability to climb stairs and catwalks
• Minimum:  high school diploma; journey level; or trade school and equivalent experience (5 years industrial experience)

• High School Diploma / GED is required
• Journeyman Certificate, and/or vocational/technical training preferred.
• Effective first response to unplanned mill shut down situations
• Equipment/process optimization
• Planning and executing shutdown activities
• Supports continuous improvement of preventive maintenance
• Participates in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies
• Participates in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns
• Responsible for vendor contact as requested
• Will work with Planners to identify procurement needs
• Member of rotation pool to support Shift Teams
• Minimum 44 hours per week with extended hours to meet mill needs including call-ins 

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
• Potential overtime hours given if desired
• Amazing full package of benefits
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $38.90 - $43.18 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at and the application window is expected to close by 6/5/26.

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