Maintenance Tech IV

Position Maintenance Technician IV – West Chester, OH 1st Shift (7am – 3pm) About Smurfit Westrock 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understanding and demonstrating that safety is the #1 priority. Lead, plan and review the work of Maintenance I–III staff performing mechanical and/or electrical duties in the maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and installation of mechanical/electrical equipment. Observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect and identify malfunction. Perform preventative maintenance work on plant machinery and facilities. Develop, design or create new applications, ideas, systems or products, including artistic contributions. Identify educational needs of others, develop training programmes or classes and teach or instruct others. Identify developmental needs of others and by utilizing coaching and mentoring help them improve their knowledge or skills. Install electronic power, communication, control or security equipment or systems. Repair computer‑controlled manufacturing systems. Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical or process‑related topics. Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures. Troubleshoot advanced electrical circuits. Operate various tools, instruments and equipment used in testing and repair of mechanical equipment. Fabricate, assemble and disassemble manufactured products by hand. Use acetylene welding/cutting torch and combination welding procedures. Use tube‑bending equipment. Use electrical or electronic devices or equipment. Operate hoist, winch or hydraulic boom. Establish long‑range objectives that specify the strategies and actions to achieve them. Operate with advanced skill hand tools both powered and manual. Set up and operate machine tools such as a drill press, lathe and/or welding equipment. Operate maintenance vehicles including aerial lifts, personnel transport vehicles and forklifts. Responsible for 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 Education and experience: Equivalent to completion of 12th grade supplemented by industrial or vocational coursework in electrical, industrial or mechanical maintenance programs or a related field. Applicants will generally have eight years of increasingly responsible experience and attainment of recognized journey‑level status as a technician in all‑around electrical and mechanical work. Language skills: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Mathematical skills: Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Reasoning ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer skills: Working knowledge of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program. Other Qualifications In‑house electrical authorization must be obtained prior to conducting any electrical assignments. Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance operations. All equipment and supplies commonly used in the mechanical or electrical trade. Methods and techniques pertaining to installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices (including but not limited to NFPA, OE, OSHA, and WestRock). Operational characteristics of a variety of measuring and testing equipment and tools for mechanical maintenance. Applicable codes and ordinances related to mechanical trade. Lead, organize and review the work of maintenance staff. Independently perform the most difficult mechanical maintenance, repair, installation and testing functions on all but the most sophisticated equipment. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Complete all work with quality workmanship and quality repairs. Physical Demands / Work Environment Physical demands described in the Task Development Worksheet are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Compensation and Benefits The starting rate is $32 per hour, depending on role, level, and location. Benefits may include short‑term bonus incentives, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, paid sick leave as required by applicable law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Drug screening will be required after a conditional job offer but before starting employment. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr