Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd shift

WestRock; Walnut Cove (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401k

Job summary

WestRock seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for its Winston-Salem, NC facility on 2nd shift to perform preventive maintenance and repair on production equipment and plant systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, and relay logic, plus the ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and operate related computer tools.

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years in electro-mechanical automation, strong PLC troubleshooting skills, and a solid safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years electro-mechanical automation system installation & troubleshooting experience.
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery: motors, drives, relays, 3-phase power.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and problem solving ability.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate with Microsoft environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and overtime shifts.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Repairs buildings and equipment; maintains plant systems.
• Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits including PLCs.
• Troubleshoots PLCs and relay logic.
• Operates computer that controls and monitors equipment.
• Calibrates pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Relay logic

Electrical drawings

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical School preferred

Tools

MS Office

Diagnostics 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.

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.