Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

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.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Hicksville, NY

1st Shift: 7AM-3PM

This is a unionized facility

Payrate: $27.91/hr

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available after 2 months of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

• Repairs and maintains facility systems (HVAC, chiller, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification).
• Tests and treats boiler feed water with specified chemicals.
• Troubleshoots and resolves mechanical problems and makes repairs as needed.
• Performs basic welding, brazing, and cutting to fabricate items such as guardrails, brackets, and hangers.
• Paints and performs minor repairs of building interior and exterior including masonry, wallboard, ceiling tiles, woodwork, etc.
• Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Performs basic handiwork such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, water and air filters, and plumbing fixtures, cleaning drains and hanging pictures and bulletin boards.
• Maintains the interior and exterior of the building including woodwork and replacing ceiling tiles.
• Prepares and operates machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and mills to repair or fabricate machine parts and/or fixtures.
• Troubleshoots minor electric and electronic problems.
• Performs inspections of and tests fire alarms and pumps.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Supports various recycling programs such as light bulbs, batteries, and metals.
• Operates scissors and forklifts.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Must have a working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
• Must be trained in basic electric and mechanical safety.
• Must have some basic computer experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safe use of hand and small power tools.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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