Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

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.

What we offer:

• We provide a work environment committed to safety
• We have a corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• We offer stable work hours and pay
• WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, pension, matching 401K, referral bonus).

The opportunity:

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment.

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment on a scheduled basis; Inspects belts, gearboxes, chains, bearings, etc.
• Performs repairs on all related equipment with minimal supervision.
• Testing of analog devices, scaling and calibrations required regularly.
• Troubleshooting of low voltage circuits, analog devices, VFD's, and motor control circuitry to obtain a root cause of failures.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and devices to determine faults, and failures.
• Regular repair and maintenance required in non-production areas including the warehouse, design lab, building, and grounds.
• Uses CMMS system for work order implementation, recordkeeping of daily activities, and planned projects.

What you need to succeed:

• Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations
• Experience with PLC's processors, and ladder logic - primarily Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Omron.
• Familiar with NFPA 70E standards and be capable of applying these standards in the work situation.
• Boiler/Steam knowledge, and/or certification is a plus.
• Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shifts; required to work daily overtime and weekends, as needed.
• Consistent and regular attendance is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical school preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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.