Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock

Smurfit Westrock 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

Relocation assistance may be provided.

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)

What you need to succeed:

High school diploma / GED is required

Journeyman certificate, and/or vocational/technical training

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 quality 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.

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