Industrial Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

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.

Location: 100 Southern Drive, Camillus, NY 13031

Pay: $31.02 - $39.30 an hour

Shift: 2nd shift (2 pm - 10 pm) or 3rd shift (10 pm - 6 am). Must be flexible to work either shift, and overtime (daily or weekend)

Overtime: Daily and Weekend as needed.

Union Plant

As an Industrial maintenance mechanic for our corrugated packaging plant, you will work to keep our equipment up and running to OEM standards. You will use your expertise and experience to work with maintenance leadership, our operators & vendors to ensure maximum uptime and help us safely meet our production goals. Camillus is a Union facility.

How you will help us:

• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Provide mechanical troubleshooting, preventive and emergency maintenance for our fast-paced corrugated packaging facility.
• As priorities demand, performing emergency breakdown maintenance as necessary to support plant operations including preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.

What you will need to succeed:

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics on high speed, high volume industrial equipment, and Boiler System.
• The ability to reference equipment manuals.
• Demonstrated ability of proper selection, maintenance, and precision installation of basic electrical along with safety/calibration and testing procedures on electrical systems
• Strong understanding and application of precision maintenance
• Willingness to maintain clean and organized work areas and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
• May operate forklifts, hoists, and other heavy equipment
• Strong knowledge of maintenance work order systems
• Strong Computer Skills & willingness to update parts inventories, work orders and work instructions on a daily basis
• Strong understanding of 5S
• A willingness to take advantage of our company paid, best in class training and development

Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably 5 plus years of experience, working with large industrial equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance & repair.
• Must demonstrate proper selection, maintenance and precision installation of power transmission equipment, gearbox, mechanical drives, mechanical and fluid drive systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a team attitude are a must.
• Experience in corrugated packaging or similar high volume, no redundancy manufacturing environment is highly valued.

The starting rate is 31.02- $39.30 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, 40 hours of paid vacation will be granted after 60 working day, and 10 days of paid holidays after 30 days, 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 and the application window is expected to close by 7/30/2026.

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.