Plant Maintenance Engineer (Equipment)

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: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.

Relocation assistance may be provided.
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician located in Solvay, NY. This Maintenance Technician position inspects, tests, repairs, installs, and maintains industrial equipment and the facility in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. This facility is operated as a team concept mill and all individuals are given the opportunity to work to their full potential. This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position.
Utilizing multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and training
Understanding of mill equipment and processes
Computer literate
Effective trouble-shooter within area of expertise
Minimum: high school diploma; or trade school and equivalent experience (5 years industrial experience)
High School Diploma / GED is required
Journeyman Certificate, and/or vocational/technical training preferred.
Equipment/process optimization
Planning and executing shutdown activities
Supports continuous improvement of preventive maintenance
Participates in trouble-shooting efforts to respond to equipment failures and/or process deficiencies
Participates in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns
Member of rotation pool to support Shift Teams
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
Potential overtime hours given if desired
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 is $38.90 - $43.18 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. 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, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. You may apply online at and the application window is expected to close by 7/4/26.

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