Millwright Journeyman - Paper Mill

Smurfit Westrock · Longview, WA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Smurfit Westrock (packaging) in Longview, WA. A successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and be willing and eager to invest time and energy in training to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful.

They ask for: 3+ years
Tools it names: Welding, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Washington: typical posted base $70k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 59 maintenance technician openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 65 other live reliability postings in Washington.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (3+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 45%
PLC 38%
✓ Welding 35%
Root cause 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Smurfit Westrock in Longview

3 other open roles at this site.

Process Engineer · Process
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
E&I Reliability Engineer · Reliability

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The Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock’s pulp and paper mill located in Longview, WA is actively seeking to fill a journey-level Millwright position. A successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and be willing and eager to invest time and energy in training to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful. May interact with management, engineering and vendors regarding new machinery/equipment selection, specifications, and set-up.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

•Be able to read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures to assemble, dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment using hand and power tools
•Perform the duties of a welder such as arc welding, etc
•Work with a wide variety of precision tools such as veneer calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, levels, gauge blocks and optical and laser alignment tooling
•Perform a variety of maintenance related tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or improvement to equipment related to pulp and paper manufacturing processes
•Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
•Other duties as assigned

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to succeed

•High School Diploma or GED required
•3+ years’ experience working in an industrial maintenance environment as a journey level Millwright, previous experience in a pulp and paper mill would be considered a plus
•Formal apprenticeship or education preferred
•Experience welding carbon and stainless steel.
•Self-motivated, results driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision or direction.
•Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, read and interpret technical documents, and operate moderately complex software and web-based programs.
•Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer-focused and a flexible, positive attitude.
•Have the appropriate body coordination with or without reasonable accommodation to do the following for extended periods of time: climb ladders, bending, twisting, kneeling, and crawling, pulling/pushing, standing, walking, and squatting in varying temperatures (hot/cold)

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.