Millwright Intermediate

Smurfit Westrock Company; Longview, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Longview, WA is seeking an Intermediate level Millwright to join our pulp and paper mill maintenance team. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read blueprints, and use precision tools to install, dismantle, and overhaul equipment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial maintenance, plus a formal apprenticeship or related education. A strong mechanical aptitude, independence, and willingness to train are essential for success on this shift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance as an Intermediate Millwright.
• Experience in a pulp and paper mill is a plus.
• Formal apprenticeship or related education preferred.
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks for the maintenance department.
• Repair or improve equipment used in pulp and paper processes.
• Read blueprints and schematics to assemble or dismantle machinery.
• Use precision tools and alignment equipment for alignments and measurements.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship

Tools

Veneer calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Levels

Gauge blocks

Optical alignment tooling

Laser alignment tooling

Job description

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.