Multicraft Technician II

Smurfit Westrock; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training with numerous L

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

WestRock is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, test, and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Welding and machining are a plus. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, PLC experience, and a focus on safety.

Expect to work off-shift in a unionized manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment malfunctions, performing preventive maintenance, training staff, and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• High precision with tight tolerances.
• Ability to climb overhead structures and work in tight spaces.
• Highly safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment per safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Advises operators and line mechanics on safe operation with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Notifies management and line mechanics of potential problems and dangers.
• Maintains maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance as directed.
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.
• Assists and trains other maintenance/technical staff.
• Makes other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC

Job description

The Maintenance Technician maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, welding and machining a plus. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronic 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 for the unionized plant. Position will be on an off shift.

How you will impact WestRock

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical 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

• Proven experience in the mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• Experience in electrical troubleshooting.
• 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.

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 for advancement
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion a business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
  

The starting rate is $38.87 - 44.15 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 5 days of paid vacation, and 9 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education.

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