Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift

WestRock; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift at our Winston-Salem, NC facility. You will perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment and plant systems, including the main power supply, while ensuring reliability and safety.

You will repair electrical and mechanical components, troubleshoot PLCs, read drawings, and maintain maintenance records. This role requires hands-on skills, good communication, and the ability to work independently on site.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years electro-mechanical automation system installation & troubleshooting experience
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery: motors, servos, pumps, drives, relays, 3-phase power
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong PLC troubleshooting ability with mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
• Fully computer literate with Microsoft environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment and plant systems, including main power supply
• Repair buildings and equipment, minor and major as needed
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, control circuits, and PLCs; replace faulty electrical components
• Operate or interact with systems controlling mechanical equipment and utilities
• Calibrate and repair pneumatic and other mechanical systems for optimal production performance
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Support safety and reliability initiatives in the plant

Skills

Electro-mechanical automation

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Microsoft Office / computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Military training/Technical School preferred

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.

Maintenance Mechanic

Shift: 2nd Shift

Pay: $30.43/hr

8080 Northpoint Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27106 United States

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.

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