Industrial Mechanic

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.

Industrial Mechanic

Pay: $29.62/hr

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including but not limited to performing basic trade activities such as electrical (if qualified and authorized), plumbing, welding (if qualified and authorized), and carpentry work.

 • Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment

. • Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuring they are in safe and efficient working order.

 • Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.

 • May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.

 • Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.

 • Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

 • Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or another member of the leadership team.

 • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance.

 • Must be a “team player”, able to work with others safely and productively. Safety is a prerequisite at this facility and must be considered first in all activities. You must have an ability and understanding of our work analysis Pre-Task Form which must be completed prior to completion of any and all work. 

BASIC PURPOSE & SCOPE: The purpose of the position is to maintain operational equipment within OEM standards and where repairs are required, to bring the equipment back to within those standards. This is a “continuous run” environment that requires flexibility in work hours, shifts, and responsibilities adapting to WestRock needs as required and within the confines of the CBA.

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