Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays & vacation

Referral incentive $1250

Boots & safety glasses reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Training programs

Employee recognition

Wellness resources

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Aston, PA is seeking an Industrial Mechanic to maintain and repair production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and adherence to OEM standards, with opportunities to contribute to efficiency improvements and teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to operate maintenance-related systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a continuous-run manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliability.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, hours, and overtime as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and utility systems to minimize downtime.
• Help ensure equipment operates within OEM standards and production requirements.
• Support a strong safety culture by following all safety procedures and completing required pre-task analyses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Repairing equipment

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

Industrial Mechanic.

Pay: $30.51/hr.

The Opportunity:

As an Industrial Mechanic, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing the equipment that keeps our operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on position, you will apply your mechanical skills to troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous production in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What we offer:

• Full benefits package to include (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays& Vacation Days.
• $1250 referral incentive program.
• Reimbursement for steel toes boots/shoes and prescription safety glasses.
• Additional site‑specific benefits may include overtime opportunities, hands‑on training, development programs, employee recognition, team events, wellness resources, and other offerings that support your success at work and beyond.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and utility systems to minimize downtime.
• Help ensure equipment operates within OEM standards and production requirements.
• Support a strong safety culture by following all safety procedures and completing required pre‑task analyses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Previous industrial maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to operate maintenance‑related systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a continuous‑run manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliability.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, hours, and overtime as business needs require.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.