Maintenance Technician

Smurfit Westrock; Coal Center (Washington County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly production bonus

Benefits after 30 days of hire

Comprehensive training and development

Global packaging company culture

Job summary

WestRock is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Coal Center, PA area. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing startup/shutdown, and ensuring OSHA-compliant safety practices.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, fast-paced, and eager to learn complex machinery and grow within the company. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintaining maintenance records, with a path

Qualifications

• Must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Apply knowledge of electrical/mechanical principles to determine equipment malfunctions and restore operations.
• Follow safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA requirements; maintain maintenance records.
• Strong safety commitment, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, desire to learn maintenance of complex machinery and advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Install, start up and shut down equipment following safety procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance as directed and assist with technical troubleshooting.
• Maintain internal and external customer satisfaction through reliable maintenance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Safety procedures

Maintenance knowledge

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Coal Center, PA

The opportunity:

• Support the operation of a fast-paced packaging manufacturing facility. Must be able to conduct, maintain, test and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Must be able to apply knowledge of electrical/mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and restore in all areas of Manufacturing.
• Primary duties include the install, start up and shut down of equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown in line with OSHA requirements; inform appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved and maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment. The job also includes performing preventative maintenance functions as directed, assist maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting and to perform other duties as required.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to working safely and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong desire to learn the maintenance of complex machinery, and have a desire to advance within the company.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture 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 elements of the daily work.
• Pay rate $27.89/hr.
• Quarterly production bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits eligibility at 30 days from hire.

How youwill impactWestRock:

• Ensure internal and external customers get the quality, consistency, and responsiveness they deserve.
• Embrace the WestRock culture, based on values of integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

What you needto succeed:

• Ability to maintain various manufacturing equipment, follow specific directions, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work safely, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and comply with all safety regulations.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical components and equipment, including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Computer experience/operation and PLC programming.
Flexibility to work any shift and overtime as required.