Journeyman Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock in Yakima, WA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to respond to trouble calls, inspect, repair and maintain production equipment per diagrams and manuals.

You should read blueprints, work with motors, drives and PLCs, perform basic welding and rigging, and follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures, working independently with minimal supervision. Experience with electrical test equipment and metric/English unit conversions is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with significant work experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand metric and English units.
• Experience with motors, drives, PLCs, and electrical control circuits.
• Welding skills in carbon steel, TIG, MIG; rigging and hoisting basics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Answer trouble calls and troubleshoot production and process equipment.
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical control circuits and devices.
• Operate test equipment and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues.
• Follow diagrams, manuals and manufacturer specifications during maintenance.
• Ensure safety procedures and energy isolation practices are followed.

Skills

Read blueprints

Metric/English units

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Welding - carbon steel/TIG/MIG

Rigging basics

Operate test equipment

Safety - lockout/tagout

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC hardware

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Basic Function:

Answer trouble calls, troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, and maintains production and process equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specification.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. with significant work experience.
• A basic working knowledge of millwright, pipe fitter, metal worker, and mechanic trades including proper tool usage, lubrication, Motors, Drives, PLC’s, reading electrical diagrams, operating electrical test equipment, troubleshooting and repair electrical circuits, drive components, v-belt drives, chain drives, speed reducers, bearings, pumps, piping systems, basic arc welding and burning, hydraulics, and troubleshooting techniques which must be gained through a combination of experience and on the job training.
• Must be 18 years of age

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Essential Functions.

• Ability to read and examine blueprints, engineering drawings, and process and instrument diagrams.
• Ability to understand and switch back and forth between the metric and English measuring system.
• Ability to trade off, or substitute for various crafts.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices.
• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components
• Ability to carry out tasks, which require a sequence of steps, and also deal with upset conditions that may affect or modify normal operational parameters.
• Ability to select and properly use personal protective equipment according to the specific hazard or hazards in accordance with Department requirements.
• Preferred Welding skills should include carbon steel, TIG, MIG, arc, and pipe fabricating and repair.
• A basic knowledge of rigging and hoisting fundamentals including safe load calculation and hand signals, slings, cables, chokers, and shackles.
• Basic electrical/electronic theory and terminology.
• Ability to operate test equipment.
• Full knowledge of safety regulations with emphasis on energy isolation, lockout/tagout, and line breaking procedures.
• Must be able keep management informed of issues, be forward thinking, and work independently with minimal supervisory oversight.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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. This is not to be considered complete. Modifications to this description can be added or removed by management as necessary to ensure successful plant operation.

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