Multi Craft Journeyman Mech

Smurfit-Westrock; New Town (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Stevenson, Alabama, is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic to troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and maintain production equipment at one of North America’s largest integrated mills.

You will read blueprints, switch between metric and English units, perform welding and rigging tasks, operate shop equipment, and ensure safety protocols including lockout/tagout are followed. You will train apprentices as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Full working knowledge of millwright, pipe fitter, metal worker, and mechanic trades.
• Documented completion of mechanical maintenance Journeyman apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and process diagrams.
• Understand and switch between metric and English measuring systems.
• Carry out tasks with a sequence of steps and manage upset conditions.
• Use PPE per department requirements.
• Wear respiratory protection when required.
• Operate shop equipment (Bobcat loader, lift trucks, lifts, hoists).
• Apply welding skills (SMAW, TIG, MIG) and pipefitting.
• Rig and hoist with safe load calculations and proper hand signals.
• Follow safety regulations including lockout/tagout and confined space procedures.
• Train apprentices and other employees as needed.

Skills

Millwright

Pipe fitter

Metal worker

Mechanic trades

Welding SMAW

Welding TIG

Welding MIG

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Safety lockout/tagout

Rigging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman apprenticeship

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.

WestRock makes consumer and corrugated packaging solutions that give our customers a winning edge in the global marketplace. We partner closely with customers on everything from beverage packs and pizza boxes to trigger sprayers and fragrance pumps to paperboard used for a wide variety of packaging and shipping containers. We consider ourselves to be part of their team - as we strive for continuous improvement together.

Every day, our 50,000 team members combine practical innovations and rigorous execution in over 275 operating and business facilities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia to deliver products and services that answer unique local needs.

Mechanical Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic

Career Opportunity (Job Summary):

The Stevenson Alabama Mill manufactures corrugated medium and is one of North America's largest fully integrated semi-chemical pulp and paper mill. Stevenson Alabama is centrally located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama. The Stevenson Mill overlooks the beautiful Tennessee River, and the mountains and lakes in the surrounding area offer plenty of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, and hiking. A short drive to either Huntsville or Chattanooga offers a variety of restaurants, nightlife, museums, concerts, shopping, or other interests.

Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, the primary functions of the mechanical maintenance journeyman mechanic include, but are not limited to, troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining production and process equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications.

How you will impact WestRock (Principle 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.

What you need to succeed

• 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

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.