Maintenance Technician III

Job Highlights

Company Profile

WestRock Company is a leading global provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions. It serves a wide range of industries with innovative, fiber-based packaging products.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Maintenance Technician III who will be responsible for maintaining and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems within the assembly facility.

Education Level

• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by industrial or vocational course work in electrical, industrial, or mechanical maintenance programs or related field.

Work Experience

• Persons in this classification will generally have 5 years of experience in positions of progressive responsibility or attainment of recognized journey level status as a technician in all-around electrical and mechanical work.

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 skill 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 an 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 an acetylene welding/cutting torch and combination welding procedures.
• Use electrical or electronic testing devices or equipment.
• Use tube-bending equipment.
• Work safely and efficiently under company policies and procedures.
• Write routine reports and correspondence as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Qualifications

• All equipment and supplies commonly used in the mechanical or electrical trade.
• Applicable codes and ordinances as related to the mechanical trade.
• Methods and techniques for the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices (including but not limited to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and WestRock).
• The operation characteristics of a variety of measuring and testing equipment and tools for mechanical maintenance.
• Operations, services, and activities of all areas of mechanical or electrical maintenance.

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise, machinery, and moving parts
• May work in hot, cold, or dusty environments
• Often involves shift work, including nights or weekends
• Requires physical activity like lifting and climbing
• Works in industrial or manufacturing settings

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 (k) 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.