Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock•Roanoke Rapids, NC

88d•$31 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is a leader in sustainable packaging, dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions. The Roanoke Rapids Mill team is seeking experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to maintain and repair state-of-the-art paperboard manufacturing equipment. This role involves working alongside experienced mentors, supporting maintenance programs, troubleshooting and repairing equipment to minimize downtime, and participating in root cause analysis for unplanned shutdowns. The technician will also maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC), interpret blueprints and schematics, and complete work orders and documentation accurately, while adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18
High School Diploma or GED required
Two-year technical degree, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent formal training
3+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
Multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical and electrical)
Knowledge of mechanical drives, pumps, seals, hydraulics, and lubrication
Welding experience (stick, MIG, TIG)
Machine shop skills (lathes, boring, balancing, CNC)
Ability to work weekends/holidays and in varying conditions (heat, noise, indoor/outdoor)

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for unplanned shutdowns.
Maintain and troubleshoot advanced control systems (DCS, PLC).
Interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for process control systems.
Complete work orders, documentation, and change control procedures accurately.
Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.
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.