Class A Mechanic

Company: WestRock
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 13, 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.

DESCRIPTION

Primary duties include providing safe and timely mechanical support, preventative maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting within a manufacturing industrial environment.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Perform maintenance tasks for equipment within the mill.
• Create maintenance requests for repairs based on findings with equipment in the mill.
• Performs operational tests to ensure satisfactory installation. Follow general practice in diagnosing/remedying problems.
• Routine maintenance inspections following checklist of preventive maintenance schedules and instructions. Investigates breakdowns and determine remedial action as required.
• Work with other members of the maintenance crew team on projects requiring a variety of specialized skills.
  
  What you need to succeed:
  
  Performs duties as assigned, complies with all safety regulations, practices, and follows specific directions.
  • 2+ years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.
  • Able to perform mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
  • Demonstrate basic welding techniques using a variety of metals for fabricating, attaching, and repairs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use mechanical maintenance hand tools properly and safely; such as pipe wrenches, hand drills, levels, and wrenches.
  • Must be able to read and work with mechanical blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
  • Must be able to thread and fit piping.
  • Must be able to perform layout work.
  • Knowledge on lubrication requirements for industrial equipment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use an acetylene torch or plasma cutter.
  • Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
  • Skilled at rebuilding rotating equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, etc.
  • Knowledge and ability to install a variety of bearings/seals on rotating equipment.
  • Experience inspecting and diagnosing machine/equipment issues.
    • Experience dealing with basic industrial safety topics such as lockout, fall protection, confined space entry, personal protective equipment, and guarding.
      • Ability to work independently in a professional manner.
      • Ability to work multiple shifts with potential overtime hours.
      • High School Diploma or equivalent.
      • All other duties as assigned.
        
        Physical Demands
        • Standing for extended periods.
        • Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
        • Moving or lifting of equipment, materials, and tools up to 50lbs.
        • Work in buildings and areas of fluctuating temperature and weather.
        • Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or movement within confined areas.
        • Must be able to enter a confined space or work in high elevated areas.
          What we offer:
          • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
            • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
              • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurances and 401k.
                
                Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
                
                

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