Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

WestRock Company provides differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The team members support customers around the world.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Maintenance Technician III who will be responsible for leading, overseeing, and guiding the more complex and difficult tasks that are assigned to Maintenance Technicians (I and II)

Also, perform skilled mechanical and electrical work under the general supervision of a Maintenance Technician IV.

Maintenance Technician III’s will have working knowledge and the ability to perform all tasks as specified within the Maintenance Technician I and II position descriptions in addition to these specified within this description.

Supervisory Role-

• The position will provide technical guidance to persons in Maintenance Technician I and II roles.
• However, this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants may be required a High School Diploma

Work Experience

• Must have developed advanced skills in both the mechanical or electrical trade and possess at least 5 years of experience in a combination of both.
• The level of tasks assigned will be based on the expected proficiency of persons holding this position.
• An employee in this classification will generally remain at this level for a minimum of 2 to 3 years until he/she can demonstrate competencies in both the electrical and mechanical areas by demonstrating those practical abilities listed on the Competence Checklist – Maintenance
• Technician IV and by completing all courses as assigned to this series of classifications – Fundamentals, Electrical, and Mechanical (If assigned to Assembly – a person in this classification will also need to complete the Packaging Courses).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown.
• Fabricate, assemble, and disassemble manufactured products by hand.
• Independently perform the most difficult mechanical or electrical maintenance, repair, installation, and testing functions on all but the most sophisticated equipment.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures to reach a full and accurate understanding.
• Lead, plan, and review the work of personnel in the Maintenance Technician I and II roles that are responsible for performing mechanical or electrical duties in the maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and installation of mechanical/electrical equipment including structural.
• Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom as needed.
• Operate maintenance vehicles including aerial lifts, personnel transport vehicles, and forklifts.
• Operate various tools, instruments, and equipment used in the testing and repairs of mechanical equipment.
• Operate with advanced skills using hand tools both powered and manual
• Overtime is required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Read and understand work orders, instructions, formulas, or charts.
• Respond to mechanical and electrical emergencies during non-standard business hours.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as a drill press, lathe, or welding equipment.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical circuits.
• Understanding and demonstrating the behavior that the safety of yourself and other coworkers is paramount and is the #1 priority here at WestRock.
• Use acetylene welding/cutting torch and combination welding procedures.
• Use electrical or electronic testing devices or equipment.
• Use tube bending equipment.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits/Perks

• An attractive salary reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, and more.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Employer’s Statement

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: minorities, females, disabled, and veterans.