Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Smurfit Westrock•Jacksonville, FL

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Tech at its Seminole Mill in Jacksonville, Florida. The technician performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting on mill equipment, creates maintenance requests for repairs based on equipment findings, and works with other maintenance team members in a team-based environment. The role requires flexibility to work in a multi-craft capacity and effective communication. The position is onsite, on the day shift, with no travel or relocation support. Pay is hourly at $43.60, with overtime and yearly increases.

Requirements

Extensive industrial experience in at least one of the following areas: millwright (laser alignment skills required), pipe fitting, machinist work, welding, roll grinding and roll maintenance, or industrial operations.
At least 5 years of hands-on, documented experience in industrial rigging; applied mathematics; measurements and layout; welding principles and practices; cutting principles and practices; portable and hand tools; selecting and using lubricants; installation of bearings and seals; pump operation; pump and motor alignment using dial, feeler gauge, and laser methods; pump and motor component assembly; maintaining and rebuilding mechanic drives, gear boxes, clutches, and jack shafts; basic hydraulics and pneumatics; blueprint reading; equipment installation including sole plates, concrete, leveling, alignment, conveyors, tracking, drives, rolls, and splicing; industrial pipe fitting including tubing and hose systems, plumbing systems, and installation and maintenance of valves; and industrial operations.
Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing setting.
Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment.
Reliable, dependable, and available to work in all areas of the mill.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including extended standing, awkward or repetitive movements, repeatedly moving or lifting equipment, materials, and tools up to 50 pounds, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, moving within confined areas, working in fluctuating temperatures and weather, and entering confined spaces or working at heights.
Must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or paper mill experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create maintenance requests for repairs based on findings with equipment in the mill.
Perform maintenance tasks for equipment within the mill.
Work as a team with other maintenance team members.
Communicate effectively with coworkers.
Perform work in a multi-craft role and contribute to results in a team-based environment.
Apply industrial safety practices, including lockout, fall protection, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and guarding.