Electrical and Instrumentation Tech

Maintenance Mechanic: Electrical & Instrumentation

The Smurfit Westrock Florence, SC Mill is looking for Maintenance Mechanic candidates that have a strong commitment to working safe, are reliable and dependable, are team players, and possess maintenance skills in either Electrical and Instrumentation or Mechanical disciplines.

Functions and communicates effectively in a team environment.

Effective trouble shooting abilities.

Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and drawings.

Ability to properly document repairs and inspections.

Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials and stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.

Working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques

Follows all safety requirements of job functions.

Complies with all Environmental policies and guidelines.

Provides technical expertise and maintenance services to the assigned area(s) that will allow them to achieve high equipment reliability. Has working knowledge of precision maintenance tools and practices.

Performs routine maintenance; non-routine/emergency maintenance; assisting with machinery installation and disassembly and keeping accurate documentation on all machinery and mobile equipment.

Maintains excellent housekeeping.

Supports continuous improvement through preventive maintenance practices and understands the use of basic preventative maintenance tools.

Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains equipment.

Successful completion of a two-year associate degree in an industrial related discipline (or equivalent military training) or three (3) years of experience working as a journeyman in one of the following crafts, Electrical, Instrumentation, Millwright, Machinist, or Pipefitting/Welding.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Candidates must possess and be able to demonstrate maintenance aptitude and skills in either the mechanical or electrical/instrumentation disciplines.

Formal training and/or practical experience in heavy industry or similar services will be considered. Present or past holding of certifications such as State Master Electrician licenses, welding certifications, etc. are desirable.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have desire to learn manufacturing processes.

Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.

Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

A strong safety mindset and a commitment to work safely.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel throughout the entire shift.

Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.

Ability to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.

Champion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.

Customer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer's needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.

Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.

Initiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.

Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions.

Influence & Persuasion – Able to exhibit a 'can-do' approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfully.

Quality – Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.

Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit 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.