Maintenance Apprentice

WestRock Company

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for advancement

Attractive salary reflecting skills and competencies

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Atlanta, GA is hiring a Maintenance Apprentice. This entry-level position involves ensuring operational efficiency and safety in plant equipment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and ideally have some manufacturing experience. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and reliable attendance. Comprehensive training is provided, and the salary ranges from $17 to $20 per hour.

Qualifications

Must maintain excellent attendance reliability.
Ability to operate various manufacturing equipment safely.
Capability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain equipment in the manufacturing environment.
Perform inspections on equipment for proper operation.
Conduct various cleaning and organizing functions with minimal supervision.

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

General mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Maintenance Apprentice Career Opportunity:

Atlanta, GA, plant is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Entry level Maintenance Apprentice. This is an entry level, hourly position Monday through Friday and some Saturdays with the possibility of overtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, and a strong desire to succeed and advance in the company.

FIRST SHIFT: 8-10/hr a day

$17-$20/hr

How you will Impact Smurfit Westrock:
* Must maintain excellent attendance reliability
* Ability to safely operate various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform duties as assigned.
* Ability to work safely, comply with all safety rules, lift, push or pull >50lbs, navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend, and kneel throughout the entire shift.
* Ability to read a tape measure (to 1/16" measurement, do basic math, and some computer skills).
* General mechanical aptitude & trouble shooting skills.
* Ability to perform complete make ready and shut down.
* Understanding of Quality Inspection Criteria Product Identification and Labeling.
* Maintain Waste and Efficiency standards.
* Performs inspections on various equipment for proper operation and report questionable conditions.
* Performs various housekeeping, cleaning, and organizing functions with minimal supervision to ensure areas are clean and free from debris.
* Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills
* Ability to learn and gain the skills needed to focus on safety familiarity with motors, drives, contacts, relays, timers, PLC's, PC's, etc…
* Ability to learn corrugated equipment maintenance or related heavy industrial maintenance
* Ability to learn and perform electrical, mechanical, and welding work as necessary
* Ability to read and learn wiring schematics, machine manuals, mechanical drawings and blueprints

What you need to succeed:
* HS diploma or GED required, and skilled training is a plus
* 8 or 10-hour shifts
* Must be self-starting/self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a sense of urgency to complete tasks accurately and on time.

* Good communication skills including the ability to interact with other levels of management and staff.
Industrial manufacturing experience is preferred. * Must be flexible on shift.

* Must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical.

What we offer:

* Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational.