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Smurfit Westrock Industrial Millwright Apprentice - Afternoon Shift in Guelph, Ontario
The Smurfit Westrock Guelph facility is looking for an Industrial Millwright Apprentice - 1st Year, to work as part of the maintenance team. We currently have an opening on steady afternoons - Monday to Friday. Shifts are subject to change based on business needs.
All successful applicants must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal background check and pre-employment medical.
Job Duties:
Troubleshoot problems on plant equipment and facilitate and determine maintenance requirements. Ability to go to root cause of problems. Perform proper follow-up on repairs to implement long-term solutions.
Assist with machinery breakdowns on plant equipment, facility, and building. Ability to determine the need for temporary solutions or permanent solutions based on time constraints given by production.
Maintain preventative maintenance programs and ensures regular checks and lubrication on all equipment.
Assist Maintenance Department with maintaining operation of the boiler systems, heating, steam, and energy supply.
Assist in minor electrical repairs and reset safely.
Assists with the installation of plant equipment and occasionally assists in equipment design.
Know what fits are required for various services, including antifriction bearings and be able to make such fits.
Be able to handle heavy equipment safely and have knowledge of foundation work.
Assists in the development of the plant occupational health and safety program.
What you need to work at Smurfit Westrock:
High school diploma1
1st year millwright apprentice - enrolled in Industrial Millwright/Mechanical course and pursuing Certification of Industrial Millwright 433A license
Experience in a manufacturing environment considered an asset
Technical knowledge
Positive, can-do attitude/Initiative
Physically fit
Able to work steady afternoon shift - Monday to Friday
Able to work overtime as required.
Why work with Smurfit Westrock:
Starting wage $34.68/hour
Benefits from first date of hire
Pension plan after six months of employment
Celebration lunches and BBQ\u2019s
An Employer that cares about health and safety
Smurfit Westrock training opportunities
A management team committed to Smurfit Westrock's values
An employer that cares about health and safety
This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $34.68. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by March 31, 2026.
Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all people with disabilities, Smurfit Westrock will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Smurfit Westrock, Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
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.