Maintenance Technician

Avature; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of plant machinery through effective maintenance and troubleshooting. You'll leverage your expertise in electrical and mechanical systems to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency. This position offers a structured work schedule with opportunities for overtime, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, integrity, and teamwork, and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong work ethic with emphasis on safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems of plant machinery.
• Perform regular inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

Technical Degree

Journeyman Electrical License

Tools

PLCs

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Shift: 6:30am-3pm Monday-Friday with OT as needed

Pay: $34.90/hr

Electrical License or Journeyman's License preferred

POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, trouble-shooting, repairing, and general maintenance of mechanical systems of plant/production machinery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Follow all safety and Company policies and procedures including maintaining good housekeeping, reporting any issues, accidents, or incidents immediately. Must complete online safety training each month as assigned.
• Complete regular inspection of equipment to helpidentifymechanical/electrical issues or concerns and disassemble, repair, replace bearings, seals, gears, etc. as needed.
• Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, andin accordance withCompany guidelines.
• Analyze, trouble-shoot, and repair mechanical problems of plant machinery using precision maintenance techniques. Follow up with work orders to ensure the problem is repaired properly.
• Perform maintenance function and troubleshoot to correct inefficiencies and prevent equipment downtime by completing regular PMs.
• Work within specifications and drawings, responsible for ensuring completion, minimizing waste within set dates and times.
• Ensure the maintenance and preventive maintenance of corrugating plant process equipment to achieve results, ensure all equipment is running properly and meets operational requirement.
• Work with maintenance crew to carry out maintenance and repair projects in mechanical, fabrication, plumbing, and welding functions.
• Comply withCompany policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including federal and/or staterequiredenvironmental systems, OSHA safety and health rules, fire and electrical safety codes and manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including management, employees, and vendors.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, computers in an industrial environment including hardware, software configuration and troubleshooting, network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read schematics and trouble-shoot various pneumatic, hydraulic systems,PLCs,and motors.
• Strong maintenance, plumbing, electrical background (manufacturing preferred) in AC/DC motor control, troubleshooting, and electrical wiring codes.
• Ability to maintain a well-organized, clean work environment.
• Ability to maintain good attendance Must be able to work flexible hours and/or extended hours if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Previousorcurrentelectrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent people skills and communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with emphasis on safety.
• Technical degree or related experience.

PREFERREDEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Corrugated experience.
• Electrical License or Journeyman Electrical License.

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.