Maintenance Mechanic

Smurfit Westrock; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in our corrugate plant. This role operates on a 3-shift schedule with overtime potential and emphasizes safety and precise maintenance practices.

Candidates should have hands-on technical training and experience with programmable controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• OSHA safety knowledge is desirable.
• Drug screening after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment following safety procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain records.
• Advise operators on safe operation and procedures.
• Assist and train other maintenance staff as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC hardware

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains, evaluates, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components, welding, and machining a plus. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of Manufacturing in our corrugate manufacturing plant. There is a 3-shift 8-hour crew. We also have 12-hour shifts where you have 7 days off out of every 14 days. That means a 3-day weekend every other week and you still have an opportunity for overtime.

Benefits include

• Health Savings Account
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• 401 (k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance

Be a part of an Alfa Plant with consistent growth.

Tech 3 : $35.87/hr

Tech 4: $39.50/hr

Tech 5: $43.96/hr

How You Will Impact WestRock

Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment. Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements. Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components. Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.

Maintains Company-required Performance And Maintenance Records For Identified Equipment

Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed. Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting. Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees. Performs other duties as required.

What You Need To Succeed

Ability to work overtime as required. Proven experience in the mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas. A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.

Computer Experience/operation And PLC Required

High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required. Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work. Must be highly safety conscious. High school diploma or its equivalent required. Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.