Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging seeks a Maintenance Mechanic in Syracuse, NY. This pivotal role focuses on inspecting and maintaining industrial equipment, ensuring the operational efficiency of the facility. The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in troubleshooting and maintenance. Join a team renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive training opportunities

Attractive salary reflecting skills

Potential overtime hours

Full package of benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industrial experience required.
• Journeyman Certificate preferred.
• Effective first response to unplanned shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, repair, install, and maintain industrial equipment.
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Support continuous improvement of preventive maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing

Computer literacy

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Journeyman Certificate

Job description

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Base pay range

$41.82/hr - $41.82/hr

General Information

Job ID

ATR51776

Posting Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Locations

NY Syracuse

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

19-May-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Pay Range

MT: $37.68/hour

MT1: $41.82/hour

MT2: $44.78/hour

MT3: $47.79/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 skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute work for both individual and small group effort
• Utilizing multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and training
• Understanding of mill equipment and processes
• Computer literate
• Effective trouble-shooter within area of expertise
• Possess initiative; attention to detail; follow-through
• Fifty 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 required
• Journeyman Certificate, and/or vocational/technical training preferred.
• Effective first response to unplanned mill shut down situations
• Equipment/process optimization
• Planning and executing shutdown activities
• Supports continuous improvement of preventive maintenance
• Participates in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies
• Participates in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns
• Responsible for vendor contact as requested
• Will work with Planners to identify procurement needs
• Member of rotation pool to support Shift Teams
• Minimum 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.
  
  

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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