Maintenance Journeyman

Smurfit Westrock; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Cottonton, Alabama, is seeking skilled Mechanical Multi-Craft Maintenance Journeymen for our papermill. You will rebuild, repair, and install rotating equipment, use precision tools, and interpret detailed drawings to maintain reliable operation.

The role requires five+ years of industrial experience, a high school diploma or GED, ability to work overtime, and a safety-first mindset. We offer a competitive wage rate of $48.36 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five+ years industrial experience as Multi-craft Journeyman.

Responsibilities

• Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing.

Skills

Industrial maint.

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Team player

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Manual lathes

Milling machines

Hydraulics basics

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 - Mahrt Operations is looking to find committed, hardworking individuals to fill current openings as Mechanical multi-craft maintenance journeymen at our Papermill in Cottonton, Alabama. We are looking for the individual that has experience in rebuild, repair, and installation of rotating equipment, Precision tool use (i.e. Micrometers, laser alignment, etc.), and repair or manufacture repair parts within specifications/tolerances. The ability to operate manually controlled lathes and milling machines and interpret detailed mechanical drawings is a plus. General knowledge of hydraulics, minor welding and minor pipe repair are benefits as well. We offer a competitive wage rate of $48.36/HR and a full benefits package!

The responsibilities of the Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic Millwright will include but not be limited to:

• Identifying faulty equipment through observation and established testing metrics.
• Identifying correct replacement parts.
• Perform repairs to faulty equipment.
• Safely operate powered hand tools, hoists and other lifting devices.
• Assess condition of existing parts utilizing precision tools such as micrometers, and calipers.
• Ability to read prints, drawings and shop manuals for correct specifications of equipment to be maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Five + years industrial experience as Multi-craft Journeyman
• High School diploma or GED
• Pass written testing requirements
• Available to work overtime as required
• Decision making and troubleshooting abilities, good communication and computer skills
• Must be highly motivated, conscientious, and a good team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years Formal Education in the trade- graduation from an approved apprentice program and/or technical or military trade school is highly preferred

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.