Maintenance Technician

Company: WestRock
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: May 1, 2025

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. MAINTENANCE TECH
8080 Northpoint Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27106
Shift: 7am-7pm AND 7pm-7am (both shifts available and include weekend rotations) Pay: $29.54/hr

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.
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      • WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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