Maintenance Millwright

Smurfit Westrock plc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 46,549 - 58,713; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Clear path for career advancement

Attractive salary based on skills

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance professional to join the West Point Mill. Candidates should have strong millwright skills and relevant industrial experience. We offer competitive hourly pay starting at $33.79 for Class 1 Helper, with opportunities for advancement to Class AAA at $45.86/hour over approximately 2.5 years. A commitment to safety and effective communication is essential. A drug screening is required post-offer before employment begins.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanic’s level.
• Two-year technical degree in mechanical technology or four years relevant military experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all department safety programs.
• Work in a multi-craft role within a team-based environment.
• Measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts.

Skills

Millwright skills

Equipment lubrication knowledge

Troubleshooting abilities

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Rigging techniques knowledge

Fabrication skills

Education

Two-year technical degree in mechanical technology

Relevant military experience

Job description

West Point Mill is seeking an hourly Mechanical Maintenance with the ability to provide primary millwright skills for the West Point Mill.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Participate in all department safety programs.
• Flexibility to work in a multi-craft role and contribute to accomplishing results in a team‑based environment.
• Good understanding of the types and application of equipment lubrication.
• Effective troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals & drawings.
• Ability to properly document repairs and inspections.
• Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials & stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.
• Good working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques.
• Ability to measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts.

What you need to succeed

For a Class 1 Helper

• Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanic’s level, or
• Two‑year technical degree in mechanical technology, or four years’ relevant technical military experience
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability and willingness to work shift work.

For a Class A Journeyman

• Ten years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanics or electrician/instrumentation level, or
• Five years of relevant industrial or military experience and a two‑year technical degree
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability and willingness to work shift work.

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.

We offer a clear, structured path for career advancement with competitive pay

• Class 1 Helper: $33.79/hour. Promotion to Class C possible within 9‑13 months based on performance.
• Class C: $35.89/hour. Eligible for Class B after 6 months.
• Class B: $37.42/hour. Promotion to Class A after 12 months.
• Class A: $42.62/hour. Final step to Class AAA ($45.86/hour) based on tenure and qualifications.
• Total Progression Time: 2.25‑2.5 years (27‑31 months) from Class 1 Helper to Class A.

Grow your career and earnings with us!

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