Advanced Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

WestRock Company; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Career development opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support safe, reliable packaging equipment in Lithia Springs, GA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated production systems in a fast-paced facility.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electrical skills, and hands-on expertise with conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes. Shift is 2nd, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 to 6 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment and manufacturing machinery.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience on manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with motor starters, relays, contactors, drives, motors, industrial wiring, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to safely use electrical meters and diagnostic equipment.
• Mechanical repair experience including bearings, shafts, belts, chains, sprockets, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and follow machine manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ability to supply and maintain personal tools and toolbox.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to equipment issues as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical failures on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, bearings, shafts, chains, sprockets, belts, conveyors, and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems including motor starters, relays, contactors, motors, drives, and PLC controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Use electrical meters and testing equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities including lubrication, inspections, filter changes, adjustments, and component replacement.
• Adjust and maintain automated production equipment, conveyors, feeders, and packaging machinery.
• Rebuild and replace equipment components including gearboxes, air cylinders, valves, and mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot machine safety circuits and equipment protection systems.
• Perform MIG welding and basic metal fabrication as needed.
• Safely operate maintenance shop equipment including drill presses, lathes, grinders, and power tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, equipment reliability, quality, and productivity.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Maintenance Technician I and II team members.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Read schematics

Overtime readiness

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support safe, reliable packaging equipment in Lithia Springs, GA. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated production systems in a fast-paced facility.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electrical skills, and hands-on expertise with conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and gearboxes. Shift is 2nd, 2:00 PM-10:30 PM, with overtime as needed.