Mechanic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for their Longview facility. This full-time role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting paperboard converting equipment. Ideal candidates should have 2 years of mechanical experience and strong leadership communication skills.

The starting pay is $42.11/hour, increasing to $51.43/hour after training. Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, within a supportive corporate culture.

Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience is required.
• Excellent leadership communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work any shift, including rotating shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain performance and reliability of equipment through repairs and troubleshooting.
• Execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical schematics

Communication

PLC systems

HVAC

Hydraulic systems

Paperboard converting systems

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic - Longview Container

Locations

WA Longview Corrugated

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

01-Jun-2026

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

Maintenance Technician – 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 1 st 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.

The starting rate for this position is $42.11, depending on your role, level and location. Increase to $51.43 upon completion of Training Program. 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, 5 days of paid vacation after 1 year of employment, and 14 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. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 7/1/26.

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.