Industrial Maintenance Technician

Avature; Salem (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging company seeks a Maintenance Technician for operations in Salem, North Carolina, offering competitive pay and benefits. This role involves preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment, requiring knowledge of electrical systems and automation. Applicants should possess a strong technical background and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurances

401k plan

Corporate culture of integrity and accountability

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment/systems.
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Military training or Technical School

Tools

Microsoft environment

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.

MAINTENANCE TECH

8080 Northpoint BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27106

Shift: 7am-7pm AND 7pm-7am (both shifts available and include weekend rotations)

Pay: $29.54/hr

The opportunity:

• Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on electrical and mechanical systems involving production equipment and plant systems, including the plant’s main power supply system.
• Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment.
• Repairs electrical equipment/systems and control circuits; and replaces faulty electrical equipment as needed. This troubleshooting element is inclusive of Three Phase Motors and Programmable Logical Controls (PLC) applications.
• Must have a working knowledge of relay logic and be capable of applying this knowledge in the troubleshooting of the PLC’s in the production equipment.
• May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Calibrates and repairs pneumatic systems and other mechanical systems on production equipment to assure optimum performance of that production process.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurances and 401k.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Military training and/or Technical School preferred
• 2-3 years of Electro-Mechanical Automation System Installation & Troubleshooting Experience. An operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery which includes; motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3 phase power, communication devices, industrial / electronic controls and power transmission systems.
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• A strong PLC trouble shooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to work various shifts / overtime / days per week.
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• WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of 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.