Auto Mechanic Journeyman - Mill Maintenance

Smurfit Westrock•Longview, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a journeyman auto mechanic for mill maintenance at its Longview, Washington mill. The role involves maintaining and repairing heavy-duty diesel equipment and vehicles, including Caterpillar 988H and 988K loaders, D9 crawlers, excavators, skid steers, Grove mobile cranes, forklifts, and light- and heavy-duty trucks. The mechanic may work from elevated platforms or scaffolds and may be required to work night shifts, weekends, and overtime. The position requires advanced troubleshooting and repair skills for hydraulic circuits and pilot-controlled systems, power shift transmissions, and complex electrical systems on mobile cranes, heavy equipment, and electronically controlled lift trucks. The mechanic must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

Journeyman-level heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience and training in diesel and gasoline engine repairs, hydraulics, air brakes, electronics, and Tier 4 emissions.
Ability to read English, perform basic mathematical calculations, and understand instructions and information.
Valid in-state driver's license.
Driving history adequate to obtain vehicular insurance through the dealership's commercial insurance carrier.
Knowledge of automobiles and their working components, with the ability to diagnose and repair automobiles.
Effective analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to learn new technology, procedures, and specifications.
Ability to drive vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
Ability to physically operate all equipment required for the job.
Ability to lift, push, or pull 25 pounds or greater.
Ability to operate a PC and use dealership software programs.
Ability to stand for long periods and to bend, stoop, reach, push, or pull as needed to perform job functions.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of successful experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair heavy-duty diesel equipment and vehicles, including loaders, crawlers, excavators, skid steers, mobile cranes, forklifts, and trucks.
Troubleshoot complicated hydraulic circuits and systems, particularly pilot-controlled systems on lift trucks, bucket loaders, and crawlers.
Troubleshoot and repair power shift transmissions on heavy equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical systems on mobile cranes, heavy equipment, and electronically controlled lift trucks.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA requirements.
Work from elevated platforms or scaffolds when necessary.
Work night shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.