Machine Maintenance Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

General Information
Job ID
ATR56497
Posting Job Title
Maintenance Machinist
Locations
VA West Point Mill
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
26-May-2026
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
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.
West Point Mill is seeking an hourly Mechanical Maintenance Technician with the ability to provide primary Machinist skills with secondary skills in welding and millwrighting for the West Point Mill.
What you need to succeed: Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in a job shop, repairs facility, or in maintenance machine work. Applicants are expected to possess knowledge and hands-on experience with various measurement tools including micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators. Proficiency in working with all types of metals.
Proven experience in job shop environments, repair facilities, or maintenance machine work. Expertise in using measurement tools such as micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators. Experience in handling different types of metals. Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings. High attention to detail and precision in craftsmanship.
For a Class 1 Helper:
* Five years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman machinist level, or
* Two-year technical degree in machining technology, or
* Four years' relevant technical military experience as machinist
* Non-CNC machining preferred
* Exceptional communication skills
For a Class A Journeyman:
* Ten years of relevant industrial experience at a journeyman machinist level, or
* Five years of relevant industrial or military experience and a two-year technical degree
* Exceptional communication
* Non-CNC machining preferred
How you will impact WestRock:
* Participate in all department safety programs
* Effective troubleshooting abilities
* Ability to read and understand equipment manuals & drawings
* Ability to properly document repairs and inspections
* Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials & stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.
* Good working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques
* Ability to measure, lay out, and fabricate repair parts
This facility is operated as a multi-craft team concept mill and all individuals are required to work to their potential. This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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.