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.

Career Opportunity:

The Maintenance Technician - responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of all plant production and service equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, steam, water, and air, perform building maintenance or repair.

Employee must function at high levels of quality and efficiency while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Able to work on wide electrical power systems, working with AC voltages ranging from, but not limited to 120/240, 277/480, and DC voltages.  This includes performing work on AC and DC motor controls
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair on all Mill equipment with the aid of blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions as directed by Maintenance or Mill Supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting as necessary.          
• Work with all hand tools and power tools associated with standard mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks and understands the use of basic preventative maintenance tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot level, flow, and pressure control instrumentation
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Working with computer and systems - PLC & DCS ladder logic
• Work with Pneumatics
• Perform work on tubing and hose systems
• Perform pipefitting and plumbing work on all types of pipes, valves, and fixtures.
• Perform rough carpentry work as required. 

• Diligently practice good safety and housekeeping techniques in accordance with the Shop Rules from time-to-time job requirements will entail additional duties as assigned by Supervision.

  

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Maintenance experience 

 

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Journeyman Certificate preferred
• 4 years Mechanical or Electrical Apprenticeship preferred
• 4 years of experience as a multi-specialty mechanic

 

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Electrical troubleshooting and performing electrical 
• Industrial Rigging
• Applied mathematics
• Measurements/Layouts
• Welding and Cutting principles & practices
• Use of portable hand tools
• Understanding operations of pumps, motor alignment, dial feeler gauge, laser
• Pump & Motor Component assembly
• Maintain & Rebuild Mechanic Drives, gearboxes, clutches, jackshafts
• Basic Hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprints, schematics
• Weld steel and stainless steel, and use cutting torch and to braze
• Must be able to use various computer software programs for our production and shipping systems
• Job requires working around production equipment while it is in operation and requires climbing ladders and working from girders and scaffolding
• Job requires exposure to weather, dirt, grease, fumes and heat
• Must have knowledge of methods of rigging heavy equipment, which includes the use of chain blocks, rope blocks, slings, hitches and overhead cranes

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working in a safety sensitive heavy industrial environment – Paper Mill
• Working with electricity at varied levels of voltage
• Standing for extended periods  
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Climbing extension ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within 

confined areas

• Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather

  

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.