Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Maintenance Technician – Bedford Park, IL (Quarterly Bonus Pay-outs!) Tuition Reimbursement/Medical/Dental/Vison/401k/Paid Vacation immediately upon hire! $31.59-$48.41/hr based on knowledge and experience
2nd Shift/3rd Shift The Opportunity WestRock Bedford Park is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform 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.
Strong electrical background a must!!!
How You Will Impact WestRock
- Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities depending upon area of assignment including performing basic trade activities.
- Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment as required.
- Installs/repairs electrical wiring, equipment and control circuits; new electrical services; replaces and repairs wiring, and faulty electrical equipment as needed (including computer cable).
- Must have a strong understanding of NFPA 70E standards and can apply these standards in the work situation.
- Maintains and repairs a variety of hand and power tools ensuring they are in safe and efficient working order.
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts as required.
- 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.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or another member of the leadership team.
- Demonstrates strong basic computer skills to utilize the maintenance work order and inventory system.
- Must have good communication skills to engage other employees, management and outside vendors while troubleshooting and distributing necessary information to others.
What You Need To Succeed
- Desired Experience: PLC, Print Reading, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting Skills
- Boiler License a plus; will be expected to obtain if not already acquired
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 including
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
