What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance 1st Class Mechanic - Forney Mill position at Smurfit Westrock in Dallas, TX?
SmurfitWestrock Company partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. Smurfit WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
Maintenance Mechanic
This position supports the maintenance and repair of machines and equipment throughout the plant. Assist other crafts and maintenance personnel in the performance of work outside of maintenance duties and responsibilities as assigned. Successful applicants will be required to complete training and certification in a second craft..
- Participate in all department safety programs.
- Flexibility to work in a multi-craft role and contribute to accomplishing results in a team- based environment.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping
- Provide technical expertise and maintenance services to the assigned area(s) that will allow them to achieve high equipment reliability
- Support continuous improvement through preventive maintenance practices and understand the use of basic preventative maintenance tools.
- Function and communicate effectively in a team environment.
- Effective trouble shooting abilities.
- Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and drawings.
- Ability to properly document repairs and inspections.
- Computer skills adequate to look up bill of materials and stores parts, enter work results, and complete work orders.
- Working knowledge of rigging equipment and techniques
- The ability to follow all safety requirements of job functions.
- Comply with all Environmental policies and guidelines.
- Have working knowledge of precision maintenance tools and practices.
- The ability to perform routine maintenance; non-routine/emergency maintenance; assisting with machinery installation and disassembly and keeping accurate documentation on all machinery and mobile equipment.
- The ability to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintains equipment
- Successful completion of a two-year associate degree in an industrial related discipline (or equivalent military training) or three (3) years of experience working as a journeyman in one of the following crafts, Electrical, Instrumentation, Millwright, Machinist, or Pipefitting/Welding.
- Candidates must possess and be able to demonstrate maintenance aptitude and skills in either the mechanical or electrical/instrumentation disciplines.
- Formal training and/or practical experience in heavy industry or similar services will be considered. Present or past holding of certifications such as State Master Electrician licenses, welding certifications, etc. are desirable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have desire to learn manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
- A strong safety mindset and a commitment to work safely.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., navigate stairs, stand, walk, bend and kneel throughout the entire shift.
- Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
SmurfitWestrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.