• Paper Machine Technical Assistant

    WestRock Company (Cottonton, AL)


    Position: Paper Machine Technical Assistant

     

    Job Code: MEPEP2 + Eng II, Process Eng

    The Opportunity:

    The Mahrt mill produces high quality packaging coated paperboard and is highly profitable. Year after year Mahrt continues to deliver unprecedented safety, reliability, production, and financial results.

     

    The Paper Machine Technical Assistant provides technical support by monitoring, investigating, evaluating, and making recommendations for improving quality, quantity, and cost in the Paper Machine Department. Reporting Relationship: The Paper Machines Technical Assistant reports directly to the Paper Machines Manager.

    How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

    * Review and analyze production reports to identify issues impacting production.

    * Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and quality and cost improvement trials.

    * Assist with the management of annual budget, providing forecasts and reviewing monthly costs.

    * Lead the departmental ISO compliance program.

    * Actively promote safety and environmental compliance.

    * Other duties as assigned.

    What you need to succeed:

    * BS Degree in a related field such as Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Science.

    * 5 years or more of Paper Machine experience preferred.

    * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel is required.

    * Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.

    * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    * Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

    * SAP experience preferred.

    * Six Sigma green belt certification preferred.

    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.

    * Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!

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

     

    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.

     

    Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.