Maintenance Technician

Company: WestRock
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Title: Maintenance Technician Pay: $35.27/hr Shift : 6p-6a
SUMMARY: Our WestRock- Food Service Packaging, Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician. This position conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintain housekeeping.
• Performs preventative maintenance functions as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.
• Always present a professional tone and image to customers and vendors.
• Participate and ensure department is compliant with AIB audit regulations.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate repair of all required department documentation. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• Certificate in applied electrical maintenance and/or associate degree in Electronics.
• Any combination of related work experience.
• Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing facility.
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  TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
  • Agnati Corrugator experience required.
  • Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
  • Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Willing to work any shift and overtime as required.
  • Computer experience/operation and PLC programming are necessary.
  • High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
  • Professional, upbeat, energetic, takes initiative, dependable, takes pride in work.
  • Ability to effectively manage time. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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