Maintenance Mechanic

WestRock
Nedrow, NY, United States

$37.68 - $41.82 p/hour
Manufacturing
Full-time
maintenance mechanic
industrial equipment repair
mechanical maintenance

Our job summary

The Maintenance Mechanic at Smurfit Westrock is responsible for inspecting, testing, repairing, installing, and maintaining industrial equipment in a paper and packaging manufacturing facility. The role demands mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and participation in shutdown activities to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant mechanical or trade training, and at least five years of industrial experience.

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.

Pay Range:

MT: $37.68/hour

MT1: $41.82/hour

MT2: $44.78/hour

MT3: $47.79/hour

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician located in Solvay, NY. This Maintenance Technician position inspects, tests, repairs, installs, and maintains industrial equipment and the facility in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. This facility is operated as a team concept mill and all individuals are given the opportunity to work to their full potential. This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position.

How you will impact WestRock:

Effective interpersonal and team skills
Ability to plan, organize, and execute work for both individual and small group effort
Utilizing multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and training
Understanding of mill equipment and processes
Computer literate
Effective trouble-shooter within area of expertise
Possess initiative; attention to detail; follow-through
Fifty pounds lifting capability; normal hearing/vision with correction; ability to climb stairs and catwalks
Minimum: high school diploma; journey level; or trade school and equivalent experience (5 years industrial experience)

What you need to succeed:

High School Diploma / GED is required
Journeyman Certificate, and/or vocational/technical training preferred.
Effective first response to unplanned mill shut down situations
Equipment/process optimization
Planning and executing shutdown activities
Supports continuous improvement of preventive maintenance
Participates in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies
Participates in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns
Responsible for vendor contact as requested
Will work with Planners to identify procurement needs
Member of rotation pool to support Shift Teams
Minimum 44 hours per week with extended hours to meet mill needs including call-ins

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
Potential overtime hours given if desired
Amazing full package of benefits
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

#CareersatSmurfitWestrock

The starting rate is $37.68 - $41.82 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 11/03/25.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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