Industrial Mill Mechanic: Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

Smurfit Westrock plc

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to provide mechanical support, preventive maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting. You will perform equipment maintenance, generate repair requests, run tests after installation, and carry out preventive tasks per established schedules.

The role requires 2+ years of industrial maintenance, ability to read blueprints, welding skills, and proficiency with standard hand tools,

Qualifications

2+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
Able to perform mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
Demonstrate basic welding techniques using a variety of metals for fabricating, attaching, and repairs.
Demonstrate the ability to use mechanical maintenance hand tools properly and safely; such as pipe wrenches, hand drills, levels, and wrenches.
Must be able to read and work with mechanical blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Must be able to thread and fit piping.
Must be able to perform layout work.
Knowledge on lubrication requirements for industrial equipment.
Demonstrate the ability to use an acetylene torch or plasma cutter.
Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Skilled at rebuilding rotating equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, etc.
Knowledge and ability to install a variety of bearings/seals on rotating equipment.
Experience inspecting and diagnosing machine/equipment issues.
Experience dealing with basic industrial safety topics such as lockout, fall protection, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and guarding.
Ability to work independently in a professional manner.
Ability to work multiple shifts with potential overtime hours.
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance tasks for equipment within the mill.
Create maintenance requests for repairs based on findings with equipment in the mill.
Performs operational tests to ensure satisfactory installation. Follow general practice in diagnosing/remedying problems.
Routine maintenance inspections following checklist of preventive maintenance schedules and instructions. Investigates breakdowns and determine remedial action as required.
Work with other members of the maintenance crew team on projects requiring a variety of specialized skills.