Smurfit WestrockVerified Job Source

Millwright Apprentice

Ajax, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$28–$30 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Millwright Apprentice will troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment, including boilers and machinery, to ensure operational efficiency. They will also assist with equipment installations, perform preventative maintenance, and support minor electrical repairs.

Job details

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. The Smurfit Westrock Ajax facility is looking for an Industrial Millwright Apprentice to work as part of the maintenance team. 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 diploma * Enrolled in a millwright apprentice program- completed 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 12 hours continental shifts * Able to work overtime as required. This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The hourly rate for this position is $28 -$30/hour. 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 October 30, 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. 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. GENERAL INFORMATION Job ID ATR65519 Posting Job Title Millwright Apprentice Locations ON Ajax Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 01-Oct-2026 Relocation Support No

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in a millwright apprentice program pursuing a 433A license. Applicants must be physically fit and able to work 12-hour continental shifts.