Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

Millwrights keep the paper mill running! Are you mechanically inclined? Like to work with your hands? Do you want a career with a great company, with advancement opportunities? Westrock may be right for you.Some of the ways you will impact Westrock include, perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities which may involve mechanical, structural or rotating equipment support in a large paper mill. Seeking experience in welding, bearing installation, alignment & rigging; preferably in a manufacturing environment. Perform preventive maintenance inspections, assembly and repair of mill equipment, and in-shop rebuilds of rotating assemblies. Use a variety of both small and large hand and power tools, overhead cranes, hoists, man-lifts, forklifts and related tools and moving equipment. Uses fall protection and other safety devices as needed. Essential Job FunctionsPractice safe work habits. Follows proper lock out tag out procedures as requiredPerforming scheduled and reactive corrective maintenance on production equipmentPerforming scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility assetsRebuild of rotating equipmentUse CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) to document job detailsTroubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems in a timely mannerIndependently performs all assignments after being given general instructions as to the results expected.Ability to work shift work or weekends as requiredParticipate in meetings and training activitiesPerform miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Trade school training or equivalent or relevant work experience in the manufacturing environment.General maintenance knowledge of maintaining and monitoring equipment (pumps, turbines, compressors, stationary equipment, etc.)Must be able to effectively evaluate equipment performance and trouble-shoot equipment & process problems through the use of critical analytical skills.Demonstrated team and influence skills to work with supervisors and craft to execute maintenance practices in accordance with Maintenance Best Practices.Ability to access all areas of the plant and conduct physical evaluations of grounds and equipment including ability to climb and work at high elevationMental and Physical Requirements:While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee will be required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.Work Environment:An employee in this job is exposed to outside weather conditions, hot conditions inside, toxic or caustic chemicals, and has a risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.If this sounds great to you and you think you fit in, please submit your application. We want to hear from you!Wage is $27.60 per hour and benefit package.Employment applications taken on-line only at www.smurfitwestrock.com - under the Career tab.Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.