Journeyman Millwright

Smurfit-Westrock; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Battle Creek, MI is seeking Industrial Journeyman Millwrights for our paper mill. This full-time, on-site role offers starting wages of $35 per hour or more with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will participate in safety programs, maintain and align machinery, fabricate parts, and respond to breakdowns, with opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Millwright or Machine Repair card required.
• Strong safety record and engagement in mill safety activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds; work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety program and exceed safety standards.
• Maintain mechanical components and perform machine alignment.
• Fabricate parts and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment.
• Communicate effectively across departments; strong problem-solving skills.
• Respond to emergency machine breakdowns promptly and complete tasks on time.
• Commit to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Align with Smurfit WestRock values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect.

Skills

Safety program compliance

Maintenance

Machine alignment

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Communication

Job description

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: Battle Creek Mill, MI

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Type: Hourly

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift: Variable

Travel Requirements:0%

Relocation:No

The Opportunity

Do you hold a Journeyman Millwright or Machine Repair card?

Interested in a starting wage of $35 per hour or more, with an excellent benefits package?

Come learn more about Smurfit WestRock's Battle Creek, MI Paper Mill!

We are looking for Industrial Journeyman Millwrights.

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Participate in the safety program, works to exceed all safety standards and requirements mandated by the mill and OSHA.
• Maintain mechanical components and perform machine alignment.
• Fabricate parts & equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties on facility equipment.
• Communicate effectively across departments, excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond to emergency machine breakdowns in a timely manner and completes assigned task correctly and within the allotted time.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Alignment with Smurfit Westrock's values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect

What You Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Millwright or Machine Repair Journeyman Card
• Must have an outstanding safety record and engage in safety activities across the mill
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality and precision of work
• Must be able to work alone with minimum supervision in a team concept
• Willingness to work shift work and/or overtime when necessary
• Able to work at heights, in confined space, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

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.