Maintenance Mechanic - Millwright
About the role
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a go‑to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging, 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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician / Millwright will work in a 24/7 continuous manufacturing operation at the Fernandina Beach Mill. Employees must comply with all safety regulations and practices, and the environment is team‑based.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret drawings, Bills of Materials, parts identification, planning and scheduling
- Determine work procedures to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment
- Work with a wide variety of precision tools
- Perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or improvement to equipment
- Troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Laser align equipment, rebuild pumps, change machine bearings, operate cutting torch, weld plate and pipe, safely troubleshoot and repair hydraulic components
- Develop expertise with common paper mill equipment/components such as conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, rolls, bearings, seals, chains, sprockets, couplings, cylinders, valves, etc.
- Operate equipment such as hoists, cranes, forklifts, welding machines, burning rigs, etc.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 2 years full‑time or part‑time work experience in the last 4 years
- Demonstrated drive to achieve and upward movement in various jobs
- Self‑motivated desire to learn
- Capable of meeting physical requirements to include working weekends/holidays, around heat, noise, work inside/outside, etc.
- Possess the mechanical, mathematical, and verbal aptitude to learn positions
- Proven record of performance
- Play by the rules and work well with others
- Able to complete and submit an employment application online
- Able to operate in a heavy manufacturing site and work variable schedule and overtime as needed
Benefits
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- Career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
- Health, life, dental and vision plans
- 401(K) and Pension plans
- Employee assistance program
- Paid Holidays & Vacation (1‑3 weeks based on experience)
- Relocation assistance ($5,000 net) offered to eligible candidates
Pay
Hourly rates range from $40.28 to $45.67 (shift).
Schedule
24/7 continuous manufacturing operation; work includes weekends/holidays, variable schedule, and overtime as needed.