Maintenance Mechanic - Longview Container

Smurfit Westrock plc; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 58,010 - 70,849; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary reflecting skills

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic for their Longview, WA facility. You will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting paperboard converting equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience and must be able to work alternating shifts, including weekends. Competitive pay and company culture focused on integrity and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work any shift, including weekends.
• 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in a paperboard converting facility is a plus.
• Knowledge in HVAC, Air Compressors, and Hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance work orders to support asset reliability.
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with standards.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Electrical schematics knowledge

Communication skills

Troubleshooting experience

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic – Longview, WA

The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Mechanic Technician is responsible for maintaining the performance and reliability of paperboard converting equipment by performing installations, repairs, and troubleshooting across the sheeting and finishing processes. The role executes corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to support efficient and safe production operations.

Starting Pay: $42.11/hr (upon completion of Electrical Training Program, increase to $51.43/hr).

Shift: Available to train on 1st shift and move to rotating shift (4 on and 4 off, may vary based on production needs).

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance work orders as planned, supporting asset reliability and minimizing downtime.
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain paperboard converting equipment and general facility systems using mechanical and electrical expertise.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with personal safety, food safety, and equipment safety standards.
• Participate in process improvement and root cause analysis initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, and enhance equipment performance.
• Provide accurate repair time estimates, complete maintenance documentation, and support training, reliability programs, and team collaboration.

What you need to succeed:

• Must be willing and able to work any shift, including rotating shifts as well as weekends.
• 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in a paperboard converting facility a plus.
• Excellent leadership communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Experience troubleshooting and can demonstrate knowledge of: Electrical schematics, Mechanical systems, PLCs, HVAC, Air Compressors, Hydraulic systems and/or paperboard converting systems based on previous experience.

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.
• 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.