General Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock plc; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General Mechanic to join its dedicated team in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting a variety of process equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Candidates with a strong mechanical background and a commitment to excellence will thrive in this dynamic environment. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive corporate culture. Join a team that values integrity, respect, and accountability, and take the next step in your career with a leader in the packaging industry.

Benefits

Excellent wages

Strong benefits package

Comprehensive training

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Licensed and Certified Journeyman classification or equivalent MOS.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on process equipment and systems.
• Assemble, dismantle, and overhaul machinery using hand and power tools.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Mechanical Skills

Data Collection

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Precision Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

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Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity

The Hopewell Mill is seeking to hire General Mechanic Millwrights and Machinists to support its paper manufacturing facility.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Familiarity, understanding, and experience with facets of design, installation, startup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process equipment and systems common to industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Some examples of process equipment include: pumps, motors, gear reducers, couplings, belt-drives, bearings, and seals.
• Understanding of and experience with reading drawings, Bills of Materials, parts identification, work packages, workflow processes, planning, and scheduling.
• Experience with development and completion of assigned data collection routes, to include temperatures, vibrations, acoustics, speed, etc.
• Determine work procedures to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment using hand and power tools.
• Work with a wide variety of precision tools such as veneer calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks, and optical and laser alignment tooling.
• Perform a variety of maintenance-related tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair, and/or improvement to equipment.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to twenty (20) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Duties are performed in an office environment and on jobsites throughout the mill.
• May on occasion have to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, power outages, weekends, holidays, planned major equipment outages, etc.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• 5-10 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, equipment installations, equipment maintenance, construction, fabrication, or supporting service.
• Licensed and Certified Journeyman classification or equivalent Military Occupational Skill (MOS).
• Ability to work overtime and rotating shifts.

What We Offer

• Excellent wages and a strong benefits package.
• Corporate culture based on Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing