Maintenance Mechanic
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Job overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic. The role seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join Smurfit Westrock’s Roanoke Rapids mill, performing electrical and mechanical upkeep of paperboard equipment, supporting preventive programs, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety while working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key focus areas include Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Important skills include DCS, PLC, Valve Replacement, Gasket Replacement, Pump Repair, and Welding (Stick).
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Full job description
Join Our Team - Experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC
Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Our Roanoke Rapids Mill team is seeking experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to help maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment.
Pay Range: $31.19 - $41.56 per hour (based on education and experience)
What You\u2019ll Do
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Work alongside experienced mentors to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
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Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
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Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
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Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.
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Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).
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Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.
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Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.
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Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.
Mechanical responsibilities may include:
- Valve and gasket replacement, pump repair/repacking, welding (basic), forklift operation, pipe and tubing installation, cylinder and motor repair, and maintenance of mechanical drive systems.
What You Need to Succeed
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Minimum age: 18
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High School Diploma or GED required
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Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training
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3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
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Multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical and electrical)
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Knowledge of mechanical drives, pumps, seals, hydraulics, and lubrication
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Welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG)
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Machine shop skills (lathes, boring, balancing, CNC)
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Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor)
What Will Put You Ahead
- 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a team that values safety, skill, and growth!
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.
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.
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