Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman – Millwright & Welder

Smurfit Westrock; Stevenson (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Stevenson, Alabama, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain production equipment per manuals and specs. The Stevenson mill operates as a large semi-chemical pulp and paper facility with on-site maintenance needs.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, duties include reading blueprints, switching between metric and English systems, using PPE, welding, rigging, and training apprentices.

Qualifications

• Read and examine blueprints, engineering drawings, and process diagrams.
• Work between the metric and English measuring system.
• Carry out tasks, which require a sequence of steps, and deal with upset conditions that may affect or modify normal operational parameters.
• Select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Department requirements.
• Don and work in respiratory equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus which may be required to respond to emergency conditions.
• Operate a Bobcat loader, lift truck, aerial lifts, scissors lifts, chains and hoists, oxygen/acetylene rigs.
• Apply welding skills including SMAW, TIG, MIG, pipefitting, pipe fabrication and repair.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other basic shop equipment with precision.
• Rigging and hoisting including safe load calculation. Be familiar with hand signals, slings, cables, chokers, and shackles.
• Compliance with safety regulations with emphasis on energy isolation, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and line breaking procedures.
• Have sufficient troubleshooting skills to help identify mechanical issues.
• Train apprentices and other employees as required.

Responsibilities

• Read and examine blueprints, engineering drawings, and process diagrams.
• Understand and switch back and forth between the metric and English measuring system.
• Carry out tasks, which require a sequence of steps, and deal with upset conditions that may affect or modify normal operational parameters.
• Select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Department requirements.
• Don and work in respiratory equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus which may be required to respond to emergency conditions.
• Operate a Bobcat loader, lift truck, aerial lifts, scissors lifts, chains and hoists, oxygen/acetylene rigs.
• Apply welding skills including SMAW, TIG, MIG, pipefitting, pipe fabrication and repair.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other basic shop equipment with precision.
• Rigging and hoisting including safe load calculation. Be familiar with hand signals, slings, cables, chokers, and shackles.
• Compliance with safety regulations with emphasis on energy isolation, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and line breaking procedures.
• Have sufficient troubleshooting skills to help identify mechanical issues.
• Train apprentices and other employees as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Machining/metalworking

Welding (SMAW TIG MIG)

Rigging and hoisting

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman apprenticeship completion

Tools

Bobcat loader operation

Lift truck operation

Aerial lifts operation

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Stevenson, Alabama, seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain production equipment per manuals and specs. The Stevenson mill operates as a large semi-chemical pulp and paper facility with on-site maintenance needs.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, duties include reading blueprints, switching between metric and English systems, using PPE, welding, rigging, and training apprentices.