Maintenance Tech - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
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.
Title: Maintenance Technician - Night shift
Location: 79 Mooresville Blvd, Mooresville, NC 28115
Pay Rate Starting at $31.99/hr. (based on experience)
Shifts Available:
- Rotating Night Shift 7pm to 7am
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, trouble-shooting , repairing, and general maintenance of mechanical systems of plant/production machinery.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
- Follow all safety and company policies and procedures including maintaining good housekeeping, reporting any issues, accidents or incidents immediately ; must complete online safety training each month as assigned
- Level and parallel rolls, make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
- Complete regular inspection of equipment to help identify mechanical/electrical issues or concerns and disassemble, repair, replace bearings, seals, gears, etc. as needed.
- Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
- Analyze, trouble-shoot, and repair mechanical problems of plant machinery using precision maintenance techniques. Follow up with work orders to ensure the problem is repaired properly.
- Perform maintenance function and troubleshoot to correct inefficiencies and prevent equipment downtime by completing regular PM's
- Work within specifications and drawings, responsible for ensuring completion, minimizing waste within set dates and times
- Ensure the maintenance and preventive maintenance of corrugating plant process equipment to achieve results; ensure all equipment is running properly and meets operational requirement.
- Work with maintenance crew to carry out maintenance and repair projects in mechanical, fabrication, plumbing, welding functions.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including federal and/or state required environmental systems, OSHA Safety and Health rules, fire and electrical safety codes and manuals, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including Management, employees, and vendors.
- Working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Systems, computers in an industrial environment including hardware, software configuration and troubleshooting, network configuration and troubleshooting
- Ability to read schematics and trouble-shoot various pneumatic, hydraulic systems, PLC's and motors
- Strong maintenance, plumbing, electrical background (manufacturing preferred) in AC/DC motor control, troubleshooting, and electrical wiring codes.
- Must be well organized and keep the working area clean at all times.
- Attendance must be exemplary at all times. Must be able to work flexible hours and/or extended hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):
- 5 + years related experience and/or training.
- Previous or currently electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems.
- Excellent people skills and communication, both verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic with emphasis on safety.
- Technical degree or related experience
- Corrugated experience
- Electrical License or Journeyman Electrical License
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.
Mooresville, 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.