Journeyman Millwright

Smurfit Westrock; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in Battle Creek, MI is seeking Industrial Journeyman Millwrights. This full-time, on-site role offers a starting wage of $35 per hour with an excellent benefits package.

You will join a team that maintains and repairs mill equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and supports safety and continuous improvement while working with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Millwright or Machine Repair Journeyman Card required.
• Outstanding safety record and active participation in safety programs.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards for quality and precision of work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work shift work and overtime when necessary.
• Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Independence

Shift/overtime

Education

Journeyman Card (Millwright)

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Posting Job Title: Journeyman Millwright

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

Required Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.