Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician -

Longview, WA The Opportunity:

The Maintenance Mechanic Technician is responsible for maintaining the performance and reliability of paperboard converting equipment by performing installations, repairs, and troubleshooting across the sheeting and finishing processes. The role executes corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance to support efficient and safe production operations.

Starting Pay:

$40.88/hr. (upon completion of Electrical Training Program, increase to $51.43/hr.)

Shift:

Available to train on 1st shift and move to rotating shift (4 on and 4 off, may vary based on production needs.

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K How you will impact

Smurfit Westrock:

• Execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance work orders as planned, supporting asset reliability and minimizing downtime.
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain paperboard converting equipment and general facility systems using mechanical and electrical expertise.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with personal safety, food safety, and equipment safety standards.
• Participate in process improvement and root cause analysis initiatives to reduce waste, improve productivity, and enhance equipment performance.
• Provide accurate repair time estimates, complete maintenance documentation, and support training, reliability programs, and team collaboration.

What you need to succeed:

• Must be willing and able to work any shift, including rotating shifts as well as weekends.
• 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience
• Previous experience in a paperboard converting facility a plus.
• Excellent leadership communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Experience troubleshooting and can demonstrate knowledge of: Electrical schematics, Mechanical systems, PLCs, HVAC, Air Compressors, Hydraulic systems and/or paperboard converting systems based on previous experience 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.

The starting rate for this position is $40.88, depending on your role, level and location. Increase to $51.43 upon completion of Training Program. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation after 1 year of employment, and 14 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 5/28/26. References Visible links 1.

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//www.westrock.com/company/careers Smurfit Westrock (

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SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. 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.