Maintenance Technician - Military Veterans

Description & Requirements

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.

Maintenance Technician - West Chester, OH

Shift: Rotating 7am to 7pm

*schedule provided in advance

Summary :

As Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for providing safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Understanding and demonstrating the behavior that the safety of yourself and other coworkers is paramount and is the #1 priority here at WestRock.


• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown.


• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.


• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.


• Disassemble machinery to remove parts and make repairs, reassemble machinery.


• Repair as needed mechanical or electrical systems to include repairing or replacing malfunctioning components.


• Repair as needed industrial material handling equipment to include battery operated as well as IC units up to but not including the most complex.


• Repair as needed basic electrical breakdowns.


• Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specifications.


• Welding of structural steel assemblies and machine components.


• Fabrication of brackets, guards, devices, assemblies, and general construction.


• Repairs requiring basic Lathe and/or Mill work ability.


• Assist Maintenance Technician - I with completing preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as prescribed.


• Install or replace meters, regulators or related measuring control devices.


• Install equipment or attachments as needed on machinery or related structures.


• Understand mechanical drawings with the ability to determine the correct parts needed for repair.


• Understand and use computer software for documenting all daily activity including submitting accurate parts requests.


• Direct and assist with training employees in the Industrial Technician - I role to install, maintain, or repair equipment including print reading and electronic documentation.


• Respond to mechanical or basic electrical emergencies during non-standard business hours.

• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.


• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.


• Overtime is required.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED minimum.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel.

The starting rate for this position is $29.00/hr., depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.