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 who will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining all industrial processing equipment and production machinery.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining rolling stock and facilities.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment for all employees and customers complying with organizational and OSHA safety standards, procedures, and regulations.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the plant safety program and Safety Committee.
• Attend daily shift meetings to prioritize daily tasks and minimize downtime.
• Compliance with WestRock safety rules.
• Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics.
• Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
• Maintain parts and tool inventory.
• Make safety a priority at all times.
• A minimum of 40 hours per week is required for this position and is subject to change to longer hours due to a project or task that is scheduled.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to company PM system and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Repair and maintain rolling stock and facilities.
• Safely operate rolling stock, power tools, and hand tools.
• Source replacement parts and perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain motors, conveyors, electrical systems (if qualified), pneumatic tools, and hydraulic equipment.
• Perform other job duties as needed.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Advanced understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics.
• Alert, focused and detail-oriented.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Capable of operating hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to perform and train with hot work such as welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Must have the ability to operate various pieces of rolling stock.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Physically and mentally fit.
• Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers benefits, alternative work schedules, matching 401k, and more.

Employer’s Statement

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.