Maint. Journeyman Millwright

Smurfit Westrock plc; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) and pension plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Covington Mill in Covington, VA is searching for a Maintenance Journeyman Millwright to support machine and equipment maintenance throughout the mill. The role requires multi-craft work and may include training in a second craft.

The ideal candidate holds Virginia State journeyman certification or equivalent, with strong troubleshooting, reading drawings, and documentation skills. Expect safety-driven work in a team setting and opportunities for skill expansion.

Qualifications

• Virginia state approved Journeyman certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all department safety programs.
• Support maintenance and repair of machines and equipment.
• Assist other crafts and maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Complete training and certification in a second craft.
• Document repairs and inspections clearly.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and drawings.
• Use computer systems to look up materials, store parts, and enter work results.
• Utilize rigging equipment and techniques to perform tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Documentation

Rigging

Fabrication

Education

Virginia State Journeyman Certification or equivalent

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.

The Opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock Covington Mill is seeking a Maintenance Journeyman Millwright at Covington, VA. This position supports the maintenance and repair of machines and equipment throughout the mill. Assist other crafts and maintenance personnel in the performance of work outside of millwright duties and responsibilities as assigned. Successful applicants will be required to complete training and certification in a second craft.

Job Duties:

• Participate in all department safety programs.
• Flexibility to work in a multi-craft role and contribute to accomplishing results in a team-based environment.
• Good understanding of the types and application of equipment lubrication.
• Effective troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals & drawings.
• Ability to properly document repairs and inspections.
• Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials & stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.
• Good working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques.
• Ability to measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts.

What you need to succeed:

• Virginia State approved Journeyman certification or equivalent

Physical requirements:

• Labor activities
• Lifting up to 45-50Ibs.
• Standing on your feet for 12 hours or more a day

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly wage rates starting at $40.52. Medical and dental insurance 401(k) and pension plan Life Insurance

Smurfit Westrock Covington Mill is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace. To be considered for employment, an applicant must pass all pre-employment screening requirements.

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.