Millwright Intermediate

Smurfit-Westrock; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Longview, WA is seeking an Intermediate level Millwright to join our maintenance team. You will maintain, repair and improve equipment used in pulp and paper processes, reading blueprints and schematics to guide work, and using precision tools for alignment and troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in industrial maintenance, and a willingness to train further.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in industrial maintenance as an Intermediate Millwright.
• Formal apprenticeship or education preferred.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Read technical documents and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment in pulp and paper processes.
• Repair and improve equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide work and assemble/dismantle machinery.
• Use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) for alignment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship or education

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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.

The opportunity:

Smurfit Westrock pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively seeking to fill an Intermediate level Millwright position. A successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and be willing and eager to invest time and energy in training to gain the necessary skills and knowledge required to be successful.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Perform a variety of maintenance-related tasks in connection with the maintenance department.
• Repair and/or make improvements to equipment related to pulp and paper manufacturing processes.
• Be able to read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment using hand and power tools
• Work with a wide variety of precision tools such as veneer calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks and optical and laser alignment tooling
• Perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or improvement to equipment related to pulp and paper manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as an Intermediate level Millwright. Previous experience in a pulp and paper mill would be considered a plus.
• Formal apprenticeship or education preferred.
• Self-motivated, results driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, read and interpret technical documents, and operate moderately complex software and web-based programs.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer-focused and a flexible, positive attitude.
• Have the appropriate body coordination with or without reasonable accommodation to do the following for extended periods of time: climb ladders, bending, twisting, kneeling, and crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting in varying temperatures (hot/cold)

Compensation Offered

• Starting wage of $30.93/hour.

Benefits Offered

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and Smurfit Westrock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

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.

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.