Maintenance Machinist - Military Veterans
at WestRock
Description & Requirements
WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.
Career Opportunity :
WestRock's 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 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 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.
WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.
Durham, NC
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.