Maintenance Mechanic

WestRock; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture

Training & development

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Solvay, NY. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment in a team-based mill environment.

You will plan and execute maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support preventive maintenance with a focus on safety and reliability. The job offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required; 5 years industrial experience preferred.
• Journeyman Certificate or vocational/technical training is preferred.
• Effective first response to unplanned mill shutdowns and safety-conscious behavior.
• Supports preventive maintenance and root-cause analysis for corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair, install and maintain industrial equipment and facilities per specs.
• Collaborate in a team mill environment and support shift teams.
• Plan, organize and execute maintenance work; troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Coordinate with vendors and planners for procurement and parts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Planning & organizing

Vendor coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Journeyman Certificate / trade training

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.

Pay Range:MT: $38.90/hourMT1: $43.18/hourMT2: $46.24/hourMT3: $49.35/hour

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician located in Solvay, NY.

This Maintenance Technician position inspects, tests, repairs, installs, and maintains industrial equipment and the facility in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.

This facility is operated as a team concept mill and all individuals are given the opportunity to work to their full potential. This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position.

How you will impact WestRock:

Effective interpersonal and team skillsAbility to plan, organize, and execute work for both individual and small group effortUtilizing multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and trainingUnderstanding of mill equipment and processesComputer literateEffective trouble-shooter within area of expertisePossess initiative; attention to detail; follow-throughFifty pounds lifting capability; normal hearing/vision with correction; ability to climb stairs and catwalks

Minimum:

high school diploma; journey level; or trade school and equivalent experience (5 years industrial experience)

What you need to succeed:

High School Diploma / GED is requiredJourneyman Certificate, and/or vocational/technical training preferred.Effective first response to unplanned mill shut down situationsEquipment/process optimizationPlanning and executing shutdown activitiesSupports continuous improvement of preventive maintenanceParticipates in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficienciesParticipates in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdownsResponsible for vendor contact as requestedWill work with Planners to identify procurement needsMember of rotation pool to support Shift TeamsMinimum 44 hours per week with extended hours to meet mill needs including call-ins

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Potential overtime hours given if desired
• Amazing full package of benefits
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The starting rate is $38.90 - $43.18 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

and the application window is expected to close by 6/5/26.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.