Millwright & Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman

Smurfit Westrock; Stevenson (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Stevenson, AL seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and process equipment per drawings and manuals. The role requires experience across millwright, pipe fitting, metalworking, welding, hydraulics and safety protocols.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will work with PPE, operate shop machinery, and train apprentices while supporting a large pulp and paper mill operation in a scenic Alabama

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Full working knowledge of millwright, pipe fitter, metal worker, and mechanic trades including proper tool usage, lubrication, drive components, v-belt drives, chain drives, speed reducers, bearings, pumps, piping systems, basic arc welding and burning, hydraulics, and troubleshooting techniques obtained through a combination of experience and on the job training.
• Documented completion of mechanical maintenance Journeyman apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Read and examine blueprints, engineering drawings, and process and instrument 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

Welding

Rigging

Safety compliance

Machining

Apprentice training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman apprenticeship

Tools

Bobcat loader

Lift truck

Aerial lifts

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Stevenson, AL seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and process equipment per drawings and manuals. The role requires experience across millwright, pipe fitting, metalworking, welding, hydraulics and safety protocols.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will work with PPE, operate shop machinery, and train apprentices while supporting a large pulp and paper mill operation in a scenic Alabama