Maintenance Mechanic - Roanoke Rapids (P)

Smurfit Westrock plc; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment. You will work with mentors to perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance, supported by preventive and predictive programs.

Qualified candidates bring 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance, multi-skilled background, welding experience, and ability to work weekends/holidays in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent training.
• 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical and electrical).
• Knowledge of mechanical drives, pumps, seals, hydraulics, and lubrication.
• Welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG).
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.
• Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

DCS

PLC

Blueprints & schematics

Safety & environmental compliance

Documentation & change control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

DCS

PLC

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.

Join Our Team – Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our Roanoke Rapids Mill team is seeking experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to help maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment.

Pay Range:$31.19 – $41.56 per hour (based on education and experience)

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.
• Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).
• Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.
• Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Mechanical responsibilities may include:

• Valve and gasket replacement, pump repair/repacking, welding (basic), forklift operation, pipe and tubing installation, cylinder and motor repair, and maintenance of mechanical drive systems.

What You Need to Succeed

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training
• 3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
• Multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical and electrical)
• Knowledge of mechanical drives, pumps, seals, hydraulics, and lubrication
• Welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG)
• Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor)

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

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.