Maintenance Millwright

General Information

Job ID
ATR57435

Posting Job Title
Maintenance Millwright

Locations
VA West Point Mill

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
06-Jan-2026

Relocation Support
Yes

Description & Requirements

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.

West Point Mill is seeking an hourly Mechanical Maintenance with the ability to provide primary millwright skills for the West Point Mill.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Participate in all department safety programs.

* Flexibility to work in a multi-craft role and contribute to accomplishing results in a team- based environment.

* Good understanding of the types and application of equipment lubrication.

* Effective troubleshooting abilities.

* Ability to read and understand equipment manuals & drawings.

* Ability to properly document repairs and inspections.

* Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials & stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.

* Good working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques.

* Ability to measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts.

What you need to succeed:

For a Class 1 Helper:

* Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanic's level, or

* Two-year technical degree in mechanical technology, or four years' relevant technical military experience

* Exceptional communication skills and the ability and willingness to work shift work.

For a Class A Journeyman:

* Ten years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman mechanics or electrician/instrumentation level - or

* Five years of relevant industrial or military experience and a two-year technical degree

* Exceptional communication skills and the ability and willingness to work shift work.

What we offer:

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Compensation & Career Growth

We offer a clear, structured path for career advancement with competitive pay:

• Class 1 Helper: $33.05/hour. Promotion to Class C possible within 9-13 months based on performance.

• Class C: $35.11/hour. Eligible for Class B after 6 months.

• Class B: $37.10/hour. Promotion to Class A after 12 months.

• Class A: $39.71/hour. Final step to Class AAA ($42.80/hour) based on tenure and qualifications.

Total Progression Time: 2.25-2.5 years (27-31 months) from Class 1 Helper to Class A.

Grow your career and earnings with us!

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

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.