Maintenance Technician III

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 Technician III 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00pm to 10:45pm

Location: Lithia Springs, GA

Summary: 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician III to join our growing team in Lithia Springs, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems within our assembly facility. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Understanding and demonstrating the behavior that the safety of yourself and other coworkers is paramount and is the #1 priority here at WestRock.
• Lead, plan, and review the work of person in the Maintenance Technician I and II roles that are responsible for performing mechanical and/or electrical duties in the maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and installation of mechanical/electrical equipment including structural.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown.
• Independently perform the most difficult mechanical or electrical maintenance, repair, installation and testing functions on all but the most sophisticated equipment.
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures to reach full and accurate understanding.
• Troubleshoot basic to intermediate electrical circuits.
• Operate various tools, instruments, and equipment used in the testing and repairs of mechanical equipment.
• Fabricate, assemble, and disassemble manufactured products by hand.
• Use acetylene welding/cutting torch and combination welding procedures.
• Use tube bending equipment.
• Use electrical or electronic testing devices or equipment.
• Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom as needed.
• Operate with advanced skill hand tools both powered and manual.
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as a drill press, lathe and/or welding equipment.
• Operate maintenance vehicles including aerial lifts, personnel transport vehicles and forklifts. 
• Respond to mechanical and electrical emergencies during non-standard business hours.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Read and understand work orders, instructions, formulas, or charts.
• Write routine reports and correspondence as needed.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Employees in this position will provide technical guidance to persons in Maintenance Technician I and II roles. However, this position does not have any supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                             

Equivalent to the completion of the 12^th grade supplemented by industrial or vocational course work in electrical, industrial or mechanical maintenance programs or related field. Persons in this classification will generally have five years of experience in positions of progressive responsible and/or attainment of recognized journey level status as a technician in all around electrical and mechanical work. 

 

Language Skills                                            

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.   May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 

Mathematical Skills                                                  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

 

Reasoning Ability                                                     

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Computer Skills                                            

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel.

Other Qualifications

In-house electrical authorization must be obtained prior to conducting and electrical assignments.

Working Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of all areas of mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• All equipment and supplies commonly used in the mechanical or electrical trade.
• Methods and techniques pertaining to installation, maintenance and repair or mechanical systems.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices (Including but not limited to; NFPA 70E, OSHA, and WestRock).
• Operation characteristics of a variety of measuring and testing equipment and tools for mechanical maintenance.
• Applicable codes and ordinances as related to the mechanical trade.

A person in this position must possess the ability to:

• Lead, organize and review the work of maintenance technician I and II’s.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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